Exorcist Stairs (Washington D.C.)
Located in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. at the corner of Prospect St NW and 36th St NW, The Exorcist Steps are famous for being featured in the film The Exorcist. The stone steps …
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Lombard Street (San Francisco, California)
It’s rare that a truly great roadside attraction is actually a road, but there are a few examples around the world and one of them is definitely Lombard Street in San Francisco, California. Lombard Street is …
Clown Motel (Tonopah, Nevada)
If you are looking for a nightmare inducing stay in a motel filled with clowns, The Clown Motel in Tonopah, Nevada is going to hit the spot. Complete with a clown theme throughout, this little …
Brighton Bathing Boxes (Melbourne, Australia)
The Brighton Bathing Boxes are multi-colored timber huts that line the beach of one of Melbourne’s most exclusive neighborhoods. Brighton was for many years in the late nineteenth century the favorite seaside destination for of …
Bobo Dioulasso Grand Mosque (Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso)
One of Burkina Faso’s most iconic iconic landmarks, the Grand Mosque of Bobo-Dioulasso is considered to be among the best examples of mud-brick construction in the world. This mosque serves as one of the most …
The Dish (Parkes, Australia)
Twenty kilometers north of Parkes, New South Wales, Australia is a simple radio telescope observatory known officially as the Parkes Observatory. Unofficially, it’s known as The Dish. The Parkes Observatory is operated by the Commonwealth …
Big Dam Bridge (Little Rock, Arkansas)
Though it was originally supposed to be called the Murray Bridge, the Big Dam Bridge in Arkansas is a much better name. The bridge pedestrian and bycycle bridge spans the Arkansas River and between Little …
Spoonbridge and Cherry (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Built by the married artists Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, Spoonbridge and Cherry is the centerpiece and most well-known instillation at the Walker Art Center’s Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. Delighting locals and visitors alike since …
Cadmans Cottage (Sydney, Australia)
Built in 1816 for governmental coxswains and their crews, Cadmans Cottage is the second oldest surviving residential building, and third surviving building overall in Sydney, Australia. Steeped in the history of Australia, Cadmans Cottage claims …
Ernest Hemingway Home (Key West, Florida)
The Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum is one of the most popular attractions in Key West, Florida, and was the home of world famous author Ernest Hemingway. Located at 907 Whitehead Street across the street …