A bigger-than-life pun that has become a beacon of altruism.

Historic funicular railway, believed to be the shortest railroad in the world.

This brightly made over hotel hides decades of suicide, serial killers, and mysterious deaths.

This iconic L.A. bookshop is housed in an abandoned bank—both symbolic and chic.

Non-profit time travel mart sells goods you would need for a trip through the fourth dimension.

Space program, pneumatics and more, bits and pieces, for movie sets or the common man.

An iconic location along the Los Angeles River where countless movie scenes are filmed.

The only way to see Pittsburgh is from the top of this lookout point, just like the ancient members of the native peoples did.

World-famous, Pink's still manages to keep its prized cult fetish status.

Hollywood's most famous landmark, the "temporary" sign that has stood for decades longer than intended.

Venue for strange sideshow displays and musical acts.

This chilly Canadian hotel has a four-month lifespan due to the unusual material it's made of.

This steep cable railway has been hoisting passengers in the heart of Québec City for over a century.

This lovely, if imposing, piece of Canadian gothic is possibly the most photographed hotel in the world.

This former prison now houses a lovely library devoted to Quebec's oft-maligned English-speaking history.

The Denver airport is guarded by a 32-foot-tall sculpture of a demonic horse.

Illegal drag racing two stories beneath Chicago’s streets.

Not to be confused with the iconic New York City skyscraper, this Chicago building is a vibrant hub for artists.

Former bath house turns gastropub.

The unluckiest U-boat in the entire German fleet is now on display in a Chicago museum.

A beloved Chicago music venue offering cold beer and lots of “Friendly."

The 606 is a decade in the making.

A hot dog stand where the heads are just as hot as the dogs.

A shining sculpture made of 3,115 lights, the number of visible stars in the Northern Hemisphere.