60 feet of towering steel balances gracefully.

A "haunted" landmark on the coast of Southern California.

A Swedenborgian glass church surrounded by redwoods sits perched atop a massive landslide area.

One of California's oldest continually used high schools has an interesting history, both on and off screen.

The 10-foot-wide Long Beach home was built on a dare.

The awe-inspiring ship from the golden era of cruising has an incomparable history and a reputation as one of the world’s most haunted places.

These four islands right offshore have waterfalls, colorful lights, fancy buildings, and a secret purpose.

This monster board rode a monster wave to break two world records.

A Looff creation in Santa Monica best described as “a California-Byzantine-Moorish-style fantasy.”

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

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

Coins and medals straight from the mint await visitors to this shop in the nation's capital.

These structures were inspired by both Native American shelters as well as, strangely, an ice cream shop.

A living museum dedicated to the legendary woodworker and his soulful furniture.

Hundreds of trees made from glass bottles make up this forest on Route 66.

A series of labyrinths in the Nevada desert inspire meditation and calmness.

An abandoned 1920s-era stretch of cabins now overshadowed by the 66 Motel.

Crafted in 1911, this steam locomotive spent its entire working life in Flagstaff.

A classic Route 66 landmark that was built with scrap lumber and is held together with kitsch and puns.

A replica of the flagpole that gave a frontier town its name.

Ancient pueblos built into the base of a natural canyon wall.

The story of Two Guns, Arizona could easily be described as a Shakespearian tragedy on Route 66.

This 4,000-foot-diameter hole is touted as "the most well known, best preserved meteorite crater on Earth."

A unique collection of artistic rides