The pile of books behind the dignified writer gave the statue a most undignified nickname.

A new sculpture calls attention to climate change in the centuries-old city it threatens.

Every inch of this chapel is covered in craftsmanship from across the world.

Thousands of well-dressed mummies below a monastery.

The world's most active stratovolcano is almost always erupting.

Medieval town turned hippie commune, once home to the secret foreskin of Jesus Christ.

The last moments of the ill-fated Pompeiians, frozen forever in plaster.

Funhouse of found art and participatory sculpture.

This unique structure in suburban Austin is made up entirely of other people's castaways, and constantly changing.

In the loving memory of a tragically deceased role-player this Illinois park is decked out with both dungeons and dragons.

Continuing the tradition of the dime museum in style.

Just like the real 36th president of the United States, animatronic LBJ amuses visitors with jokes and stories.

The whimsical construction on the roof has given rise to many a Montgomery myth about its contents.

Each year, one talented artist puts on a show sculpting twelve butter-based busts of dairy princesses.

A whimsical sensor instrument for Minneapolitans to play on their walks to work.

These curious caverns have been home to mushrooms, gangsters, and disco.

An underappreciated sculpture garden just a few blocks from the capitol building.

Vice President Humphrey's final resting place is tucked away in this cemetery along with a few other notable figures.

Sculpture garden and miniature golf course blend together in the oversized backyard of a Minnesota sculptor.

Built in 1931, this small passageway is believed to be the first modern skyway.

The oldest remaining frame residence in Minneapolis.

After the musical legend's death, his memorial was mysteriously graffitied in gold.

This old residential building was once the largest flour mill in the world.

One of the world's premier laboratories for hydraulic engineering research takes full advantage of the water's power.