One man's homage to the sun continues to grow like a glass fractal.

A volcanic tunnel illuminated by natural skylights offers a shaded respite from the desert sun.

Meet some of the most prominent figures in Black history through life-sized wax models.

One of the few remaining carousels built by master amusement park carver Charles I.D. Looff.

This famous Nevada gold mine, once a hotbed of Wild West shenanigans, is now open for tours.

A mining town once rife with murderous disputes over its copious treasures now creates income as a popular spot for photo shoots.

An 1870s ranch for pioneers, rodeo stars, and divorcees was abandoned and left for dead, until the city reopened it for exploration.

The small family-run business has kept alive the fading art of creating beautiful handmade book covers.

A common entry point to the Griffith Observatory trail holds its own wonders.

Malibu's first beach home features an astonishing trove of ceramic tiles.

The dramatic upward-curving roof is one of the most iconic examples of Googie architecture that still stands today.

This sun-scorched lakebed contains samples of half the natural elements known to humankind.

Semi-recognized center of the world, with many oddities.

A glittering South Asian anomaly in a wealthy Los Angeles suburb.

A colorful narrow alley in Cuba is full of street art and sculptures made of found objects.

Home to secret Eastern Bloc spy equipment and the largest stretch of the original Berlin Wall outside of Germany.

World's largest collection devoted to one fruit.

The haunting complex honors the millions of Ukrainians who died in the forced famine under Soviet rule.

Though tiki culture has gone in and out of fashion, the Tonga Hut has always been flying the flag in Los Angeles.

All unmarked mute swans on the Thames are owned by the Queen per a tradition that began in the 12th century.

An ancient burial ground believed to have been used for ritual sacrifice.

The Hopi-style structure was built by the man who discovered Desert Hot Springs' famous mineral water.

The illuminating collection of L.A. street lights is run by the city and only opens one day per month.

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