Aqueducts have dramatically changed this old lake, now home to tufa towers and its very own species of tiny brine shrimp.

A charming desert roadside bakery that produces 10 times more bread daily than it has residents in its town.

Eons old volcanic activity created one of the most stunning rock formations in the United States.

A glimpse into the lives of the the Miwok and Paiute people in Yosemite National Park.

Towering basalt columns, a creation of fire and ice.

This Chase branch is an homage to Old Hollywood.

This sculpture presents commentary on a life in pursuit of profits.

This nondescript tunnel has been featured in a number of iconic movies, from “Roger Rabbit” to “Back to the Future.”

A miniature train theme park, free to the public, laying at the base of the Santa Monica Mountains.

A lonely Gondola stuck on a traffic circle sits in a spot where it once would have floated down the Grand Canal.

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

An homage to the man who built California's version of Venice.

60 feet of towering steel balances gracefully.

A black and white mural stands out from its psychedelic surroundings.

A Bicycle Path in the Sky.

Grab a latte at the birthplace of modern American skateboarding.

This star-studded Old Hollywood restaurant is where fettuccine Alfredo made its United States debut.

Whiskey lovers, this is your happy place.

A tiny slice shop hides down an unmarked hallway in a Las Vegas casino.

The interior of the Overlook Hotel in "The Shining" was based on this Yosemite original.

Under the right circumstances, this waterfall in Yosemite briefly turns a luminescent fiery orange.

Niagara Falls holds a special place in Nikola Tesla's history, so they put a statue on it.

This Niagara Falls tourist trap is a world bright with neon and curiosities that will inspire love, hate, or a mixture of both.

This quarter-mile tunnel under the Bluff in Pittsburgh bends at a 45-degree angle.