Coins and medals straight from the mint await visitors to this shop in the nation's capital.

This psychedelic tourist trap is a leisurely descent into madness.

This bar is home to what's likely the oldest living jazz band in the world.

An immersive environment that is part haunted house, part choose-your-own-adventure, and part jungle gym.

An immersive art experience built by local arts collaborative, Factory Obscura, in the building formerly known as The Womb, a psychedelic arts center founded by the frontman of the Flaming Lips.

Celebrate the history of the rich and truly misunderstood relationship between man and pigeon.

The surprising home of the iconic Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel.

The grandson of a Kiowa chief created what has become the iconic symbol of a city on the Plains.

Millions of dollars worth of sculpture decorate this Iowa city center.

The world’s largest truck stop includes a barber shop, chiropractor, and a huge museum with antique trucks.

These banned cigarette vending machines now sell little pieces of pocket-sized art.

Once in disrepair, this popular Texas stop along iconic Route 66 has been restored to its past glory.

A sculpture made of 10 Cadillacs as a monument to the "Golden Age" of the American automobile.

The world's largest collection of the world's largest objects is in one small Illinois town.

The largest Art Nouveau complex in the world is a Barcelona hospital with a 600-year-long history.

One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.

Construction of Barcelona's iconic (but controversial) church is expected to be completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

The only quarter of the Old City not dedicated to a major world religion.

The birthplace of modern China.

A prestigious learning institute of old Shanghai.

A clay house decorated with ceramic chips in Tianjin.

A labyrinth of clothing, electronics, and other counterfeit items.

An ancient fortification lives on in this Chinese city.

This film studio and amusement park is considered one of the greatest filming locations in China.