Originally conceived as part of a proposed Arizona State Capitol building in the 1950s, this structure built in 2004 stands as a monument to the architect's legacy.

The art deco colossus played a role in war and medicine aside from hosting the iconic Louisiana Hayride.

One of the largest publicly funded mural in the country is one city's love letter to itself.

This museum devoted to the gothic author holds such interesting ephemera as his socks and walking stick.

This historical air terminal in Houston is slowly becoming an aviation museum dedicated to the city's aeronautical history.

Named for the 39 tribes that live in Oklahoma, this restaurant's menu deliciously highlights local flavors.

The largest land animal skull ever discovered.

The largest salt lake in the Sahara is mysteriously alluring.

A seemingly simple canyon that was the backdrop to a number of famous movies.

Buildings from the fictional planet of Tatooine still litter the Tunisian desert.

An abandoned film set location for a remote spaceport in a galaxy far, far away hides in the Tunisian desert.

The largest and best-preserved Roman amphitheater in Africa was designed to seat 35,000 people.

Made famous by "Star Wars," these troglodyte homes face an uncertain future.

A 19th-century Gothic, castle-like statehouse by the Mississippi River.

If New Orleans is the birthplace of the "cocktail," why does their own museum of cocktail memorabilia beg to differ?

The only rotating bar in New Orleans has been slowly spinning since 1949.

Once seen as a bit of an eyesore, this sculpture has become a staple of downtown Houston.

A striking 12th-century-style castle built on the edge of a cliff.

Two stone columns flank the grand Venice square, but there were supposed to be three.

Go inside to really appreciate this 500-year-old technological masterpiece.

Every hour the doors open to reenact the legend of the heroic mayor who saved his town by drinking a gallon of wine.

This demon atop the Notre-Dame de Paris looks utterly bored.

This statue was given to France by the United States to commemorate the centennial of the French Revolution.

A horde of stray cats rule in this secluded Parisian cemetery under a bridge.