An historic and oft-filmed spot for musclebound iron pumpers on the Pacific coast.

Legendary frontman of the Doors looms in this giant mural by famed Venice muralist, Rip Cronk.

The site of a classic series of Laurel and Hardy pratfalls.

The famous animator's private station house and man-cave was the birthplace of imagineering.

Nancy Thompson's Home from "A Nightmare on Elm Street."

Everyone remembers Laurie Strode from Halloween, but this is the house where most of the blood was shed.

"Looks so real, it's scary!"

Hidden in the hills of Hollywood, this secluded Oz-themed garden is dotted with dozens of thrones.

Outposts of this restaurant chain were shaped like jaunty chapeaus.

A "Titanic" superfan changed his name to Jack and set up this strange shrine to the blockbuster, complete with Korean food and Tarot readings.

The final resting place of a space program monolith, soon to be unveiled again to the public.

This 'Murder House' grand mansion has starred in everything from Bones to Buffy.

These two monoliths have stood at the entrance to the neighborhood since the days it was called "Hollywoodland."

Instead of hoofing it up steep stairs, residents can hitch a ride on this private lift.

This incredible collection of vintage pinball machines can be played at 25 cents a pop.

Originally built as a promotional giveaway, this suburban house was designed to be an IRL version of the Simpson home.

A Norwegian-born sculptor created these soaring guardian angels at the entrance to Hoover Dam.

The remains of a World War II-era Japanese American internment camp dot a windswept Colorado hill.

A hillbilly theme park that proved so unpopular the land wouldn't even sell on eBay after it closed.

The official atomic museum of the United States explores the explosive and productive history of a much maligned energy source.

If drivers cross the rumble strip on this stretch of Route 66 at just the right speed it plays "America the Beautiful."

The second-largest cave chamber in the world was discovered in 1898 by a 16-year-old and a friend known as "Pothead."

Explore the largest pure gypsum deposit in the world, and go dune sledding while you're at it.

Belly up to the bar in Cowtown, don't forget to buy some boots.