Santa Clara, California
Intel Museum
The headquarters of the semiconductor giant has a 10,000-square-foot museum.
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Santa Clara, California
The headquarters of the semiconductor giant has a 10,000-square-foot museum.
Mazatlán, Mexico
From Nunavut to Tierra del Fuego, you won't find any lighthouse higher than this one.
Mazatlán, Mexico
This restored opera house is named after a soprano known for tragic romance, exile, and a truly uncomfortable wedding.
Menlo Park, California
In 1998, Larry Page and Sergey Brin briefly ran their fledgling company from this Silicon Valley garage.
Las Vegas, Nevada
This incredible collection of vintage pinball machines can be played at 25 cents a pop.
Las Vegas, Nevada
These banned cigarette vending machines now sell little pieces of pocket-sized art.
Las Vegas, Nevada
An enormous illuminated figure dances on the Las Vegas strip.
Las Vegas, Nevada
A giant open-air sculpture made of over 200 full-sized boats.
San Francisco, California
One of the oldest producers of hand-folded fortune cookies still uses its original secret recipe.
Melbourne, Australia
Putt your way around Australia in a black light environment.
Melbourne, Australia
A striking bronze sculpture of a Roman goddess with two hound dogs for company.
Melbourne, Australia
Somewhat controversial when first unveiled, this gathering of sea creatures has become a hidden gem.
Southbank, Australia
Designed to celebrate more than a century of circus performances in Australia.
Melbourne, Australia
This classic photo booth was saved from destruction by the local community.
Melbourne, Australia
Every hour a secret compartment drops from this giant pocket watch, revealing a lovely surprise.
Melbourne, Australia
A historic model village was gifted from residents of London to Melbourne as thanks for their help during World War II.
Cairns, Australia
These flying foxes dangle from the trees around the library like fuzzy black fruit.
San Jose, California
Anyone can control this glittery light installation with just a phone call.
South Pasadena, California
The famous blue house from the classic horror film "Halloween" is now a local landmark.
Melbourne, Australia
This piece of Australian modern art is part joke and part history.
San Jose, California
The oldest house in the capital of Silicon Valley.
San Jose, California
It took years to decode its mysterious messages.
San Jose, California
This 252 step staircase offers stunning views of San Jose.
San Francisco, California
A century and a half of research in the sciences and natural history, still going strong.