Washington, D.C.
Lincoln Memorial Undercroft
A cavernous three-story, 43,800-square-foot basement that was forgotten about for 60 years.
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Washington, D.C.
A cavernous three-story, 43,800-square-foot basement that was forgotten about for 60 years.
Washington, D.C.
The Lincoln Memorial has inspired many, even though a word on the inscription appears to be spelled incorrectly.
Baltimore, Maryland
The trials and tribulations of marking Poe’s grave.
Baltimore, Maryland
The site where Poe “in great distress, and ... in need of immediate assistance” likely died.
Santa Ynez, California
The abandoned personal amusement park of the King of Pop.
Solvang, California
In the "Danish Capital of America," a replica of one of Copenhagen's most iconic buildings.
Ventura, California
Kayak out to a floating restroom.
Los Angeles, California
This glamorous old building is said to have inspired the Tower of Terror.
Los Angeles, California
There are lots of hands and feet stamped in the cement in front of Grauman’s Chinese Theater, but Mel left behind something extra.
Los Angeles, California
This centerpiece of the Hollywood & Highland shopping center is a recreation of a long-lost movie set.
Los Angeles, California
A quirky collection of figurines backdropped by city views is hidden next to a popular restaurant in the Hollywood hills.
Los Angeles, California
Hidden in the hills of Hollywood, this secluded Oz-themed garden is dotted with dozens of thrones.
Los Angeles, California
These two monoliths have stood at the entrance to the neighborhood since the days it was called "Hollywoodland."
Los Angeles, California
It should come as no surprise that the best view of the Hollywood sign is from Batman's lair.
Los Angeles, California
This nondescript tunnel has been featured in a number of iconic movies, from “Roger Rabbit” to “Back to the Future.”
Los Angeles, California
High on a hill overlooking Los Angeles lives a world famous, high-power conical Tesla Coil.
Los Angeles, California
A miniature train theme park, free to the public, laying at the base of the Santa Monica Mountains.
West Hollywood, California
Room 32 of the Alta Cienega Motel has grown into a shrine to the Lizard King.
West Hollywood, California
This L.A. fixture has been serving hot dogs out of a giant hot dog since 1946.
Los Angeles, California
This jagged colossus of a building is mostly held together by an enormous concrete exoskeleton.
Beverly Hills, California
The dramatic upward-curving roof is one of the most iconic examples of Googie architecture that still stands today.
Beverly Hills, California
Hidden away among the quiet streets of Beverly Hills, this small park is a haven for walkers and wildlife.
Culver City, California
A bright California graveyard with a decidedly dark side.
Beverly Hills, California
A tribute to the movie stars who fought to keep Beverly Hills separate from Los Angeles.