The key to turning shifting dunes into the green oasis of Golden Gate Park.

One of the last remnants of the city's Chinese nightclub scene is now a dive bar selling killer mai tais.

San Francisco's urban bison herd has persisted in the face of extinction, development, and disease.

Relics of the 1894 Midwinter Exposition continue to delight visitors today.

A tiny theater hidden in an alley plays a constant stream of short silent films for anyone willing to peer through the peephole.

The world’s oldest active sailing ship.

A dramatic coastline that’s home to a rare pine tree.

Built for an exposition in 1915, these horticultural displays have stood the test of time.

An old California photo stand has been turned into a shrine to the cozy art of crochet.

The world's largest squirrel statue clutches a pecan bigger than your head.

Roadside Americana, fairy tale characters, and Austin quirkiness come together at this magical course in the heart of Texas' capital city.

This giant spider sculpture made from the iconic car is one giant visual pun.

An outdoor sculpture park of giant pink robots and post-apocalyptic Christmas scenes.

A regular looking rock with an unbelievable history.

A music-filled, booze-soaked oasis in the desert.

A fake town founded by Western movie stars is now becoming a hip desert community.

This print shop boasts one of the largest pinball arcades in San Francisco.

Nancy Thompson's Home from "A Nightmare on Elm Street."

Everyone remembers Laurie Strode from Halloween, but this is the house where most of the blood was shed.

An authentic replica of an Asian temple and garden hidden amongst the natural beauty of Hawai'i.

A series of waterfalls and pools that flow through the 'Ohe'o Gulch and into the ocean.

A unique collection of Western and Japanese-style graves.

A free, canine-friendly alternative watering hole near the more famous Barton Springs.

L.A.'s oldest operating bowling alley is a beautifully restored homage to its speakeasy days.