This monument on Breed's Hill proves that one of the most famous battles of the Revolutionary War is misnamed.

Berthed at the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston, "Old Ironsides" is the oldest commissioned warship still afloat.

The American Revolution was galvanized into serious action due to the tragic clash with British soldiers that occurred at this location.

Golden Gate Park's historic collection of plants.

The first North American landing spot for James Cook on his third voyage of discovery in the Pacific.

Two massive rock outcroppings on the Oregon coastline.

A massive sea stack famous for its appearance in The Goonies.

Only known mainland rookery of the threatened Stellar sea lion.

100-year-old shipwreck you can walk up to at low tide.

The deepest lake in the United States, and once the site of epic destruction that lives on in legends.

This former luxury resort in Kaua'i is now an abandoned relic.

The only museum with its curator—and her pets—buried inside.

This historic address is home to the beloved ball and is an almost totally empty building among the most expensive real estate in the world.

This whimsical group of statues is a favorite of children who love to climb all over Lewis Carroll's beloved characters.

This mosaic dedicated to John Lennon was tended for years by a Beatles super-fan.

This sculpture by artist Fritz Keonig survived the 9/11 attacks and now stands as a monument to the victims.

This cemetery has graves dating back to the 17th century, including the city's oldest carved tombstone and an ominous cryptogram.

Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.

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

An underground mansion with fruit-bearing trees and grapes growing beneath the surface of central California.

Haunting and beautiful trees, doomed to die.

Offering commanding views of the California coastline, this restaurant was a hub for the artists and bohemians of Big Sur.

This working class sculpture pounds his hammer all the livelong day.

Granting the right of way to ships over surface traffic since 1917.