To quote one of my favorite strolls into the spirit world, the classic western, Young Guns, “Did you guys see the size of that chicken?”

Well, thanks to this roadside attraction in Wisconsin (just drive around, you’ll find it), you can answer in the affirmative. You did see the size of that chicken, and it was wearing an awesome hat.

Roadside attractions are the best.

This post is part of Uptake’s Tuesday Roadside Attractions Series.

Photo:  via Flickr

The Monument to the Great Fire of London, or the Monument for short, is in London, of course, at the northern end of the London Bridge (not the one that was moved to Arizona).

The Monument is impressive from the outside, but this spiral stairway from inside the structure is rather impressive in its own right. The staircase has 311 steps. The monument serves as a scientific instrument and a mount for a panoramic camera system overseeing the city, both of which make it one of the more practical monuments out there.

This post is part of Uptake’s Monday Museums, Monuments and Memorials Series.

Photo: David Barrie via Flickr

This is, according to the photographer, the Tamandua Monument, in Brazil. However, seeing as I don’t speak Portuguese, that could either mean “giant anteater” or “you’re an idiot.” I’m going with the anteater, because it just feels right.

That is an anteater, right?

This post is part of the Uptake Monday Museums, Monuments and Memorials Series.

Photo: JorgeBRAZIL via Flickr

Okay, put your leaves away, it’s time for winter stuff!

That actually reminds me of a poem I wrote in elementary school:

Come each fall I’d rake the leaves,

into a pile they’d glide with ease,

and when I’s done the wind did blow

then back to raking leaves I’d go.

Yes, this is still a Wordless Wednesday entry. Poems don’t count.

Photo: modomatic via Flickr

Okay, so Monument Valley isn’t the typical kind of monument we feature in this series. You can’t argue it’s awesomeness, so we’ll just chalk its inclusion up to semantics and enjoy the moment.

Take your time.

This post is part of the UpTake Monday Museums, Monuments and Memorials Series.

Photo: snowpeak via Flickr

There is no lack of art and culture in San Francisco, one of the best cities that America has to offer (no, I don’t work for their department of tourism), but should you want to see something off the beaten path then take a walk through Chinatown. You’re probably going there anyway.

This original Banksy has been preserved by someone who understands great art isn’t just hanging on museum walls — sometimes it’s in the form of graffiti. Believe it.

This post is part of the UpTake Public Art Series. If you see an interesting piece of public art, snap a picture and send it in. We’ll feature it on UpTake!

We’ve been inspired! This series usually showcases various pieces of commissioned public art, and we’ll continue to do so, but for the next few weeks we’re going to look at some awesome street art, too.

Photo: sfslim via Flickr

Stencils are popular with street artists — probably a time issue thing, and Norway is no different. Hence, this piece of stencil street art from the country that brought us a Beatles’ song about wood.

This post is part of the UpTake Public Art Series. If you see an interesting piece of public art, snap a picture and send it in. We’ll feature it on UpTake!

We’ve been inspired! This series usually showcases various pieces of commissioned public art, and we’ll continue to do so, but for the next few weeks we’re going to look at some awesome street art, too.

Photo: fotologic via Flickr

Look, we’re on a Bulgarian kick!

The Shipka Pass is a big deal in Bulgaria, and the Shipka Memorial marks the spot in remembrance of the Russo-Turkish War and those that fought in it.

This post is part of the UpTake Monday Museums, Monuments and Memorials Series.

Photo: Klearchos Kapoutsis via Flickr

Whether we’re talking travel or family, or a combination thereof, it’s all about the baby steps.  Hence, the baby foot.

See what I did there?

This post is part of UpTake’s Friday Family Series. If you would like to see your family vacation photo here please submit it via the contact link in the sidebar, subject line: Family Photo.

Photo: sabianmaggy via Flickr

Street art is a worldwide phenomenon, people!

Breedene, Germany may not be on your to do travel list, but if you like street art you should add it. Graffiti ain’t what it used to be.

This post is part of the UpTake Public Art Series. If you see an interesting piece of public art, snap a picture and send it in. We’ll feature it on UpTake!

We’ve been inspired! This series usually showcases various pieces of commissioned public art, and we’ll continue to do so, but for the next few weeks we’re going to look at some awesome street art, too.

Photo: massygo via Flickr