A collection of the specialized tools used to construct Japan’s beautiful architecture.

When this massive wooden temple ran out of rope, they made one out of devotees' hair.

New Zealand's west coast is one of the best places in the world to view these large seabirds.

Faces carved into the cliffs create an otherworldly walking trail.

In an odd geographic anomaly this city borders two different states on opposite sides of town.

America's post-nuclear-attack chambers of Congress.

This university transit system is a 1970's vision of the future.

A historic coal mine that doubles as a museum and tourist attraction.

Berkeley Hot Springs presents to you "the only outdoor monument to presidential bathing."

Time travel with sweets across history at this research-based candy store.

Once connected to the outside world by a single train track, this ghost town is looked after by the National Park Service.

This red-eyed chrome beast pays homage to the popular modern myth of West Virginia's insectoid monster.

A small storefront museum explores the history and myth of West Virginia's famous urban legend.

One of the best absinthe distilleries in the United States.

This restaurant features Native American foods from across the country.

Nose around a unique collection of more than 300 natural aromas used to craft perfume fragrances.

The only museum of sake in the United States is nestled in an unlikely California college town.

From buttons to beads, flounces to fripperies, this textile museum and shop honors the history of needlework.

The last of a gourmet supermarket chain, this store helped spark California's Food Revolution.

At this 1940s-era neighborhood favorite, you can still drink a cherry phosphate.

The California capital city once stood 10 feet lower than it does today.

A life-sized memorial to Harry L. Collins, the official corporate magician of Frito-Lay.

The only building in Louisville (hopefully) that contains two ancient holy skeletons.

A curiosity-seeker's paradise set inside a three-story historic school house.