The filming location of a shark attack in Steven Spielberg’s famous shark movie.

Most-visited and most-photographed slot canyon in the American Southwest.

A massive volcanic plug is now a protected area that hosts a number of bird species.

A hotel and restaurant serving as the mecca of kitsch.

A burnt orange monolithic dome structure perched on a hillside near Interstate 280.

A spiritual vortex among the red rocks in Sedona.

Ninety feet off the valley floor is an ancient dwelling put under protection of the U.S. government by Teddy Roosevelt.

The "world's biggest dinosaur" once housed a creationist museum in its abdomen.

An homage to everyone's favorite prehistoric cartoon family.

This famous bridge twisted itself into oblivion, but not for the reason you might think.

An abandoned boat that's been stranded mysteriously for decades.

Housed in a memorial lighthouse, this museum relays the history of surfing, beginning with the antics of royal Hawaiian teenagers.

The oldest lighthouse on America's west coast no longer needs keepers, yet they maintain the site anyhow.

Every year, over 25,000 monarchs overwinter in Pacific Grove.

The final resting place of American icon Buffalo Bill, and a museum that aids in telling his tale.

The spot in the Mile-High City that's exactly 5,280 feet above sea level (at least for now).

One of the greatest heroes of the Titanic tragedy came from humble beginnings to this beautiful home.

This 19th century train workshop is a treasure trove of railroad history.

This charming colonial alleyway is one of the oldest continuously used residential streets in the U.S.

The "lovely red Vega" of the legendary record-settling pilot.

The actual model from the original "Star Trek" series is now on display at the National Air and Space Museum.

Hollywood's most famous landmark, the "temporary" sign that has stood for decades longer than intended.

A 200-year-old bar in the historic French Quarter refuses to give up its place in history, nor its role in securing ours.

A former waterfront market is now in the center of town due to some interesting Boston engineering.