The world's largest single-aperture telescope resides in the Canary Islands.

A planet-hunting astrograph built in the 1920s to seek out the so-called "Planet X" beyond Uranus.

One of the largest refracting telescopes in the world, and the first built specifically for studying astrophysics.

The first privately-owned space capsule to orbit and land carried a secret payload: a wheel of Le Brouère.

This fog-enshrouded, antique corner store sells individual slices of wedding-fancy layer cakes from a window.

Pause for an afternoon fika with sublime Scandinavian cakes and pastries.

This 24-hour vending machine serves up homemade treats inspired by the local Japanese snow monkeys.

Order bagels and lox from an iconic Jewish delicatessen with nearly a century of history behind it.

Feast on Middle Eastern mezze from an Israeli expat duo.

This third-generation institution is one of the last in London that still cures its own salt beef for epic sandwiches.

Order a salt beef-loaded beigel at any hour of the day or night at this East End institution.

Established in 1937, the oldest candy shop in New York City boasts a rainbow-colored inventory that would make Willy Wonka envious.

This ambitious restaurant celebrates the culinary traditions of the Ozarks before 1870.

Located close to a movie studio lot, this restaurant has a long history of star-studded patronage.

A 14-foot-tall Bigfoot statue stands guard over this café and filming location.

Family-run for more than a century, this pizzeria makes a unique mustard pie.

A former hospital is now home to a pizza parlor and maybe a few ghosts.

This small-town pizzeria won the Hollywood lottery.

Grab a slice of pizza next to the remains of the "human monkey" who ran for mayor.

“Live hard, ride fast, eat pizza” at this joint filled with Evel Knievel memorabilia.

Come for the pizza, stay for a performance on the world's largest theater pipe organ.

This psychedelic tourist trap is a leisurely descent into madness.

The tunnel's elegant proportions keep you snug with no claustrophobia freak-out.

Hamburgers are intensely proud of their tunnel beneath the river.