Landmark dedicated to the plight of the American Indian in the 21st century.

The crumbling structure is a rare surviving relic of the area's bygone mining industry.

Prison made famous by The Shawshank Redemption has been out of commission since 1990.

Parking lot where a Chicago mayor was inaugurated under very sketchy circumstances.

Former bath house turns gastropub.

An historic and oft-filmed spot for musclebound iron pumpers on the Pacific coast.

A wall of chewing gum moonlights as collective art.

The granddaddy of all tourist traps, built on ice water, jackalopes, and a giant dinosaur.

A gothic church spire sits atop this skyscraper, the tallest church in the world.

A giant Troll lurks under one of Seattle's oldest bridges.

A beloved Chicago music venue offering cold beer and lots of “Friendly."

Not to be confused with the iconic New York City skyscraper, this Chicago building is a vibrant hub for artists.

Location of the Real World's disastrous, and protested, eleventh season.

Odd, decrepit fountain honors Chicago author who had mixed feelings about his hometown.

One of the last functioning antique elevators in Chicago.

The neon signs from Las Vegas' past find their final resting place at this unusual graveyard.

Four glass boxes hover over 1,000 feet in the air to give visitors an unparalleled view of Chicago.

Half-sized replica of the Leaning Tower of Pisa built to honor Galileo.

Historic funicular railway, believed to be the shortest railroad in the world.

A bizarre roadside attraction and the first instance of miniature golf in the world.

Not merely a museum – but a whirring powerhouse that offers a subterranean peek into the heart and soul of cable car operations.

Fantastic collection celebrating the final send-off.

The world's largest mountain carving could fit all of Mount Rushmore inside it many times over.

Huge abstract sculptures of the Puerto Rican Flag.