The Cambridge pub where Francis Crick announced that he and James Watson had discovered the DNA double-helix.

Local legend says Isaac Newton built this footbridge without any screws, bolts, or nails.

Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world

A winged-helmed, sword-brandishing tribute to German Americans.

The watery grave of an impractical idea.

Elaborate drama imparts an appreciation for 19th century hardships.

These crudely shaped folk giants may be the the second most photographed statues in the U.S.

The only arched bridge made of stone on the entire Mississippi River.

Equal parts record-breaking temple to consumerism and bizarre fun park, it's more than you think it is...

This massive roadside mascot was the first version of the giant to illustrate his butt.

A toweringly silly piece of modern art has been delighting locals since the 1980s.

One of just a few cities in the world to base their center of government on an island. Others: Paris and Osaka.

Elaborate hand-carved wooden clocks two brothers made in their spare time are on display at this handsome little museum.

Largest gathering of hobos in the country has been meeting annually since 1900.

An unlikely Transcendental Meditation haven in the American Heartland built around the ancient Vedic principles of balance and harmony.

The oldest university museum west of the Mississippi retains its 19th century feel.

An Iowa town celebrates its heritage with the tallest working Dutch windmill in North America.

A mysteriously dark cemetery monument fuels stories and legends galore.

An eclectic assortment of medieval architecture in a small Iowa town.

An old town theater converted into a celebration of the hobo legacy.

A giant pair of thick black glasses mark the tragic demise of a trio of rock and roll legends.

You may recognize this beautiful grove within Kaitoke Regional Park as location of the house of Elrond.

The "Rocky Horror Picture Show" character has a hidden camera that broadcasts people doing the "Time Warp."

A New Zealand communications tower stands as the tallest structure in the Southern Hemisphere.