Traversing these canyons, visitors can take in stunning views and glimpses of the region's history.

At this former Prohibition speakeasy, electric birds signaled the arrival of hooch.

Formerly the world's largest, this Willy Wonka-esque contraption runs 24/7.

The second-largest gold nugget in existence, displayed in a Las Vegas casino conveniently named the Golden Nugget.

Peek inside Howard Hughes' garage at this Hollywood-themed art installation.

Originally conceived as part of a proposed Arizona State Capitol building in the 1950s, this structure built in 2004 stands as a monument to the architect's legacy.

This former water source for the City of Brooklyn is now a thriving natural wetland.

The cobbled together compound of a deceased artist which now serves as a filming location.

The headquarters of a secretive order is also a beautifully-designed park.

Located inside a former bread factory, this museum explores a century of transportation history through innovations that were extraordinary or failures—sometimes both.

This temple, built by an eccentric religious leader before his death, sits guarded and in ruins.

Today's aerospace industry can be traced back to one man and his gliders.

A strange house built only at night, with rumored mystic inspiration.

This concrete ship has had four careers - World War I tanker, floating amusement park, fishing pier, and artificial reef.

A life-sized mammoth sculpture marks the spot where the remains of a Columbian mammoth were discovered in 2005.

One of the largest Marian shrines on the West Coast stands rather unexpectedly in Silicon Valley.

Historical trolley restoration and operation at History San Jose, Kelly Park.

An extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts and mummies.

A peculiar mansion built by the troubled heir to the Winchester Rifle Company fortune.

This restaurant's marvelous musical machines include a self-playing violin.

More than 700 species live within this murky marvel of a swamp on California's coast.

It should come as no surprise that the world's largest artichoke lies in the town that calls itself the "Artichoke Center of the World."

The oldest structure in a beachside California city was built to serve eight students.

What began as an illegal art installation has become a symbol for unity, ocean awareness, and coastline preservation.