A goddess-topped water fountain in Chicago was created thanks to the dreams of a thirsty newsboy.

A giant bronze coil of feces is both a tribute to doggie defecation and a reminder to pick it up.

This massive stained-glass masterpiece is thought to be the largest Tiffany dome in existence.

A gothic church spire sits atop this skyscraper, the tallest church in the world.

The lush coastal city of Astoria is riddled with forgotten secret sidewalks.

This giant Boston statue of Mary is standing on a globe to show her power over the universe.

At the point of oceanic inaccessibility, you can't get farther from dry land without leaving the planet.

Thanks to modern navigational tools we now know that the true prime meridian runs through a park next door.

The highest point in the state of New Hampshire, and while unlikely "the worst weather in the world," it sure seems that way to hikers.

The Boston square dedicated to the dark poet who was born nearby.

An obscure waterfall that looks like something out of a fantasy novel.

A home made entirely from scrapped, reclaimed and recycled material in Whitman County, Washington.

Train debris from the deadliest avalanche in United States history can still be found in the ravine where so many perished.

This long, dark tunnel is open to hikers, but those without lights are known to get confused even on the straight path.

The final resting place of one of the most sensational guitar players of all time was created only after his father got the rights to his music.

A huge musical sculpture and other art installations on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration grounds.