Built for an exposition in 1915, these horticultural displays have stood the test of time.

This futuristic bridge is one of the longest self-anchored pedestrian bridges in the world.

This odd California folly seems like it was almost designed to accumulate urban legends.

This small monument to the great inventor contains a time capsule and a Wi-Fi hotspot.

In 1998, Larry Page and Sergey Brin briefly ran their fledgling company from this Silicon Valley garage.

This redwood is a historic landmark, a town’s namesake, and the dancing sideline symbol of Stanford University.

A humble garage, world-famous for being the epicenter of a technology revolution.

Guarded by the Angel of Grief, the Stanford family tomb attracts an odd mix of halloween revelry and somber contemplation.

A hidden world of exotic succulents and cacti.

Rodin's famous depiction of Dante's 'Inferno', amidst a sculpture garden of many of his other works.

A sudden forest of traditional Papua New Guinean art works is hidden in a corner of Stanford University.

The world’s first stop-motion film was created on the racetrack outside this building.

This enchanting forest trail leads to ethereal abodes and a giant bird's nest.

Once a home for cows and hay, this barn has been transformed into an event cathedral.

It leads to a former hospital’s old root cellar.

The world champion cow is buried within a historic old asylum.

An enormous roadside pan tells the story of a battle for pie glory.

This picturesque beacon was built to keep boats safe shortly after the Civil War.

This national park on the shore of Lake Michigan features remarkable dunes that lie at the heart of a Chippewa legend.

This historic Victorian hotel has a scandalous history of affairs and murder.

The narrowest street in Canada was once a spot for dastardly doings, now a historic piece of Chinatown.

Originally a brothel during the Klondike Gold Rush, this bar once used dolls to denote when ladies were working.

A historic freight system that found the true gold rush is in tourism.

A historic area for shopping and dining in Ketchikan's former red-light district.