A little barn in the middle of the city preserving Hollywood treasures since 1985.

Located close to a movie studio lot, this restaurant has a long history of star-studded patronage.

This statue celebrating early Hollywood is largely forgotten, while its twin replica at Walt Disney World has become an icon.

Giant origami crease patterns engraved in Santa Monica intersections may even be visible from space.

A second generation sun-powered marvel lights up the night.

One of the first skyscrapers in Santa Monica, and a famous getaway for the Hollywood elite of then and now.

A sign at the end of the Santa Monica Pier marks the traditional end of the legendary American highway.

A treasure hunter's tiny bar, harboring celebrities since 1959.

This beloved Baltimore spot features caged dolls, a giant Pez collection, and many, many mannequins.

The only Leonardo Da Vinci painting in the Western Hemisphere.

A historic estate packed with George Washington's heirlooms, and its own nuclear bunker.

One of the three perfect vellum copies of this historic book known to exist is on display in a specially-designed case.

New Orleans' famous cemetery, located on the site of a former race track.

This quaint museum in a long-running workshop is dedicated to a fixture in New Orleans lighting.

The oldest family-run restaurant in the United States is a living museum of New Orleans dining history.

This float factory takes the mask off of Mardi Gras and lets visitors see where the magic happens.

The beautiful, fruit-covered facade hints at this building's former life.

This New Orleans statue of a portly figure in a goofy hat pays homage to a classic of satirical literature.

One of the oldest continuously-operated gay bars in the United States is allegedly haunted by Truman Capote and Tennessee Williams.

This unique shop is full of memento mori art, antique medical equipment, secret society paraphernalia, and historical relics.

The oldest operational cathedral in the U.S. has one shell of a way of projecting speakers' voices.

A treasure trove of rare and exquisitely detailed antiques

In 2010, Nicolas Cage purchased two plots in this cemetery using one to construct this strange pyramid mausoleum.

This historic "City of the Dead" lies prominently in the center of New Orleans' famous Garden District.