A free, canine-friendly alternative watering hole near the more famous Barton Springs.

In this desolate valley resides a gorgeous set of rocks sporting a technicolor design.

This seaside Italian village doesn't just look Escher-esque, it actually inspired the mind-bending artist.

A unique Shinto shrine filled with bunnies and wordplay.

These sculptures honor the knights who once called Carrickfergus Castle their stronghold.

This amazing medieval fortress stands atop a promontory along the famous Cinque Terre.

Once a 19th-century brasserie, this McDonald's exterior celebrates Alsatian design and the "King of Beer."

The world's first and only museum dedicated to dachshunds.

A historic fortification critical to Anglo-Scottish conflicts now serves as a bed and breakfast.

This whimsical park encourages its visitors and wildlife to roam on and around the various works of art.

The once-a-day siren is a reminder of the days before time was standardized.

Mysterious stone faces line a hidden path great for seeing wildflowers, bird watching, and rock climbing.

A train station decorated by a giant replica of an ancient Shakōki-dogū figurine.

Nepal’s last remaining population of wild water buffalo and many other rare species call this reserve home.

Sweden's oldest street has not changed for nearly a millennium.

Taxidermy and miniatures come together to create this unique museum.

A strange-looking 18th-century tower sits on a tiny islet just off Livorno.

Stunningly detailed mosaics in a New York subway station bring life to the Weimaraners of artist William Wegman's work—and to thousands of commutes.

This arch celebrates the romantic memories of those who danced at the Cloudland Ballroom.

An unusually shaped lighthouse with origins rooted in heartbreak.

Hidden deep in a forest is this geological wonder carved by glaciers.

The remains of a 19th-century school and living quarters are perched atop a mountain surrounded by a thick tropical forest.

Harry Potter’s Hogsmeade Station is also a charming blast from the past situated in North Yorkshire.

A popular oddity on display in a stately building, offering a symbolic commentary.