This unique museum cafeteria showcases the history and regional diversity of African American cuisine.

An ice cream parlor chain that caters to vegans and pinball fans equally.

An old vending machine serves up unpredictable beverages from its seemingly magical insides.

Order scoops of pandan, lychee, and black sesame at this family-run institution.

Love, knishes, and best wishes from this legendary Lower East Side bakery.

The drama of nature in full effect in this Nevada State Park.

At this research institute, the chile is king.

This volcano rises like a giant anthill from the plains below, with a road spiraling up to the rim.

A museum devoted entirely to the rattlesnakes and snake-related art.

A preserve with 75,000 ancient drawings remains the realm of public – not just scientific – exploration.

The official atomic museum of the United States explores the explosive and productive history of a much maligned energy source.

These ruins of a pre-Columbian cliff village are among the most beautiful and well preserved in New Mexico.

Despite time, colonization, and the brutal New Mexican heat, these Pueblo ruins still stand.

This fast-food outlet is the only space and UFO-themed McDonalds in the world.

These Pre-Columbian petroglyphs contain representations of birds, deer, hunters, and even some early Native flute players.

This incredible collection of vintage pinball machines can be played at 25 cents a pop.

The world's largest statue of Mao Zedong looks out over the city where he discovered Communism.

The flock of plastic poultry is an ode to the classic comedy staple.

Pick up all of the cosmic knick-knacks under the sun or take a creative writing course, all offered in this novelty storefront.

Seattle's own bad art museum located inside Cafe Racer.

Couple's personal collection of pinball machines turned public pinball museum.

Australian museum dedicated to human health and lack thereof.

Prehistoric park filled with the fossils of dozens of extinct species including Australian megafauna.

The unique ecosystem atop an Australian mountain is home to some colorful inhabitants.