Discover Original Stash Tribute Plaque in Estacada, Oregon: A plaque commemorates the spot in the Oregon woods where the first-ever Geocache was hidden.
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Musso and Frank Grill
Discover Musso and Frank Grill in Los Angeles, California: This star-studded Old Hollywood restaurant is where fettuccine Alfredo made its United States debut.
Wade Memorial Chapel
Discover Wade Memorial Chapel in Cleveland, Ohio: Inside the unassuming cemetery chapel is a magnificent stained glass window and mosaics.
Birthplace of the Banana Split
Discover Birthplace of the Banana Split in Latrobe, Pennsylvania: A larger-than-life statue of America's favorite sundae marks the place it was invented.
Princeton Chapel Bulldog
Discover Princeton Chapel Bulldog in Princeton, New Jersey: The mysterious canine hides atop a drain pipe on the back of the building, some say as a sneaky shoutout to Yale.
World’s Largest Nipper Statue
The colossal canine has become Albany's unofficial mascot.
Images of the Unconscious Museum
Discover Images of the Unconscious Museum in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: An overlooked collection of over 350,000 artistic works created by psychiatric patients using art therapy.
The Hidden Rose Garden Behind Virginia’s Oldest Bookstore
Behind the historic shop a slice of the English countryside blooms every spring.
Smither Park
Discover Smither Park in Houston, Texas: A park filled with vibrant mosaics created by more than 300 folk artists.
This Manchester Laundromat Is Hiding Something
Behind the seemingly mundane facade lies a hidden bar.
The Abandoned Talasea Airstrip
Two World War II aircraft lie within the jungle around the runway.
A Vintage New York City Subway Map, Hidden in Plain Sight
Loved by graphic designers, hated by just about everyone else.
A Portrait of the Charter Oak in a Frame Made from the Charter Oak
A painting of Connecticut's beloved oak hangs in a frame made from the tree itself.
Why a String of Bells Hang Along El Camino Real
The bells would be a lovely way to commemorate the vaunted history of the "King's Highway," if only that history were true.
The Passages Shipwreck
Discover The Passages Shipwreck in Isle of Man: The remains of the wrecked steam trawler can be found on the beach at low tide.
A Historical Monument Like No Other
The unique installation features large concrete spheres designed to resemble fallen stars.
Japanese Tea Garden
Discover Japanese Tea Garden in San Antonio, Texas: A gorgeous garden oasis with winding paths, stone bridges, and a troubling history.
Michael’s Museum
Discover Michael's Museum in Chicago, Illinois: A curious collection of miniatures in a quiet corner of the Chicago Children's Museum.
The Balcony of Italy
The breathtaking alpine summit has been named one of the most beautiful places in Italy.
Rabban Hormizd Monastery
Discover Rabban Hormizd Monastery in Alqosh, Iraq: An ancient sanctuary that has long been a holy site for the Chaldean Christian Church.