An elaborate shrine dedicated to the four corners of the world unfortunately misses its mark.

The gondolas let you glimpse a bird's-eye view of one of the world's highest capital cities.

Legend says if this neo-Gothic basilica is ever officially completed, the world will come to an end.

Quito's historic, main square dates back to the 16th century.

The world's tallest aluminum statue is also the world's tallest image of a winged Virgin Mary.

A short volcanic hill in Quito doubles as a stellar observation point of an iconic statue.

The highest point in Alabama was almost completely deforested, but is now home to protected towers and trees.

A toweringly silly piece of modern art has been delighting locals since the 1980s.

Home to the largest urban bat colony in North America, estimated at 1.5 million bats.

Locals dubbed it the "Owl Building" because of its bird-like appearance.

A free, canine-friendly alternative watering hole near the more famous Barton Springs.

The one-time watch house for incoming ships at the Golden Gate now stands abandoned and hidden in trees.

A group of artists transformed this desolate city alleyway into an outdoor gallery of street art.

The building was originally a gas station built to resemble a Japanese tea house.

One of the largest aviation events in the world brings half a million aircraft enthusiasts to Wisconsin each year.

Three playfully immersive mini golf courses let you travel alongside your ball to the cup at this facility, which has been around since the 1950s.

What appears to be a wizard's lair in Milwaukee actually houses a massive water pipe.

The Bong-area park police have asked visitors to please, stop stealing the signs.

This whimsical sculpture garden is a local treasure.

A bronze plaque marks the site of the only show the "King of the Soul Singers" ever missed.

This unique zoo is the only place in the world where you can see all 15 species of crane.

Giant six-pack could provide one person a six-pack a day for 3,351 years.

According to the legend, this strikingly beautiful hill has miraculous healing powers.

The menacing creature had a tremendous influence on the local culture before being exposed as a hoax.