Paris' linguistic guide to the international language of, yes, love.

A luxury hotel constructed out of a former jail.

This tiny, hurricane-resistant house in Galveston is one of the city's most notable architectural oddities.

Marie told fortunes from her small stand on the Boardwalk for decades, including to a young Bruce Springsteen who would busk outside her booth.

A reservoir of vintage pinball machines and arcade games for the nostalgic and thrill seeking.

A storefront museum in Asbury Park honoring the Jersey Shore’s deep history of mystery—including the Jersey Devil.

Legend has it the commander of the defenders drew a fateful line in the dirt with his sword just before the final battle.

This simple frog painting created by musician Daniel Johnston embodies the spirit of Austin.

Continuing the tradition of the dime museum in style.

This small park features a monumental fountain wall, providing a great photo opportunity in the middle of Houston.

Once seen as a bit of an eyesore, this sculpture has become a staple of downtown Houston.

In Houston's airport, a cow is properly equipped to jump over the moon.

The peaceful space is adorned by paintings by the famed abstract artist Mark Rothko.

Beer lover's can-covered house.

A health museum containing a 27’’½-foot intestine.

This steep cable railway has been hoisting passengers in the heart of Québec City for over a century.

This lovely, if imposing, piece of Canadian gothic is possibly the most photographed hotel in the world.

This former prison now houses a lovely library devoted to Quebec's oft-maligned English-speaking history.

The floating gallery illuminates the heart of Québec City's arts district.

A contemporary fresco movement illustrates the region's rich history.

The tradition of open-air secondhand and antiquarian bookselling in Paris dates back to the Renaissance.

This pub was 238 years old when it decided to revamp its image: It started serving Thai food.

An alleyway plaque is all that remains of the independent Texas' envoy that forgot to pay their rent for over a century.

Once at the center of U.S. finance, the historic Trading Room was meticulously recreated piece by piece and rebuilt in the Art Institute.