One part antique store, one part curiosities hodge-podge.

A National Historic Landmark with a scenic clock tower and park filled with deer and peacocks, plus a military museum.

The summer home of the largest colony of bats in the world.

The classic Atari game's iconic aliens have invaded downtown San Diego.

A hidden courtyard houses early 20th-century plaster masterpieces.

Built for an exposition in 1915, these horticultural displays have stood the test of time.

L. Frank Baum wrote part of the "Wizard of Oz" series in this wooden Victorian beach resort.

Lucha Libre (Mexican Wrestling) themed taco shop.

Instead of faces, these sculptures have barcodes—statements on societal dehumanization.

The so-called "Bridge of Thighs" in Palm Springs allows nudists to discreetly cross the road.

A giant knight, sex education, date shakes, and Jesus coexist happily in this Coachella Valley desert oasis.

Niagara Falls holds a special place in Nikola Tesla's history, so they put a statue on it.

This Niagara Falls tourist trap is a world bright with neon and curiosities that will inspire love, hate, or a mixture of both.

A fantastic place to see murals, and an important location in the history of Toronto's legal street art scene.

This whimsical fountain pays tribute to Toronto's four-legged friends.

The palatial McDonald's that inspired Wesley Willis.

A display of magnificent stained glass windows is the first exhibit of its kind.

A 400-foot-tall tall map of Chicago makes this once-ignored building stand out.

The unluckiest U-boat in the entire German fleet is now on display in a Chicago museum.

Fragments of architectural wonders from around the globe are embedded in the newspaper building's walls.

The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.

This museum celebrating the almighty dollar lets visitors literally stand in the shadow of a million bucks.

What's left of the ruins of the 1893 Columbian Exhibition, or World's Fair, also known as the White City.

A haunting statue called "Eternal Silence" has quite the reputation among visitors with active imaginations.