An ancient Egyptian temple in the middle of Madrid, Spain.

Inaugurated three times, this tower offers some of the best views of Madrid.

A 200-year-old live oak on the banks of Lake Pontchartrain.

Thirteen pastel palaces in downtown Charleston add a gorgeous splash of color to the city.

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

The world's largest fire hydrant is supposedly tornado-proof.

This psychedelic tromp l'oeil seems to be beckoning drivers to crash into a wall.

This titanic steel chain linking two buildings was installed without permission but instantly beloved.

A Nessie-like monster supposedly lurks in this lake.

The beloved statue at the National Academy of Sciences is oh so inviting to sit on.

Washington's iconic carousel has a nice piece of Civil Rights history.

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

This isn't your average roadway—it's actually a National Park and a transportation pioneer.

The narrowest house in America is seven feet of pure spite.

This rare triple-jurisdiction drawbridge passes through Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.

These cabins mark the site where our 11th president was born (probably).

This Garden District mansion was built to be bigger and grander than its original owner's former partner turned rival.

The world-record holder for the longest bridge stretching continuously over water.

The oldest cemetery in New Orleans, resting peacefully for over 200 years now.

The final resting place of New Orleans' most famous voodoo priestess.

This lovely picnic spot featuring thunderous jet landings is an aircraft spotter’s dream.

The semi-reclaimed ruins of this canal were once part of an ambitious plan to reroute the mighty potomac.

This massive store is home to an eccentric collection of vintage, retro, and peculiar goods.

A permanent outdoor art installation made up of more than 100 mushroom-shaped lights.