From a neon Rapunzel to a bike traffic meter to a street fair color scheme, the most opened drawbridge in the US is a veritable art gallery.

A sliver of nostalgia in Seattle's Viretta Park.

Though strikingly beautiful, Seattle's other railway station is now largely forgotten.

A wall of chewing gum moonlights as collective art.

A 100-year-old purveyor of curiosities, curios, and kitsch featuring mummies, shrunken heads, and a Fiji Mermaid.

A Japanese temple, old German townhouses, and public chess tables offer a peaceful escape from the bustle of the North Side.

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

This awkward aquarium sculpture is one of the strangest statues in Chicago.

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

Once called the "Polish Gold Coast" it is an icon of the neighborhood that bears its same name.

Home to a protest movement, a bombing, and a dramatic change in labor history.

Each of these gorgeous, intricately decorated rooms is painstakingly crafted to the scale of 1 inch: 1 foot.

This historic hotel invented the chocolate brownie.

A hollow cement depiction of time's inexorable effect on the human body.

Four glass boxes hover over 1,000 feet in the air to give visitors an unparalleled view of Chicago.

A dark patch of the ceiling at Grand Central Terminal which was not restored is still stained brown by tobacco.

A historic 1890s architectural masterpiece with an iconic clock tower that, once open to the public, now faces an uncertain future.

This sculpture by artist Fritz Keonig survived the 9/11 attacks and now stands as a monument to the victims.

Whisper secrets in a busy station only to be heard on the other side of this acoustic arch.

Boise State's stadium was the first non-green football field in the world.

A small section of Boise, Idaho maintains the unique culture and traditions of the Basque people.

The largest outdoor art gallery in the Northwest United States.

This pop-culture shop also offers the chance to become part of their favorite tv show or movie.

A bygone village occupation lives on via this quaint public chalkboard.