Heidelberg, Germany
The Prinzhorn Collection
A collection of artworks exclusively created by the mentally ill that was almost burned by Nazi culture police.
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Heidelberg, Germany
A collection of artworks exclusively created by the mentally ill that was almost burned by Nazi culture police.
Palo Alto, California
The world's most famous donkey lives in this pen.
Palo Alto, California
Guarded by the Angel of Grief, the Stanford family tomb attracts an odd mix of halloween revelry and somber contemplation.
Palo Alto, California
This small monument to the great inventor contains a time capsule and a Wi-Fi hotspot.
Palo Alto, California
Four miles of pipelines form the model of still-functioning retro-tech efficiency.
Palo Alto, California
This odd California folly seems like it was almost designed to accumulate urban legends.
Palo Alto, California
A hidden world of exotic succulents and cacti.
Palo Alto, California
Rodin's famous depiction of Dante's 'Inferno', amidst a sculpture garden of many of his other works.
Pacifica, California
The most beautiful Taco Bell in the world even has surfboard parking.
Pacifica, California
Another of California's unused Cold War missile defense complexes has become a graffiti gallery.
San Jose, California
Historical trolley restoration and operation at History San Jose, Kelly Park.
San Jose, California
An extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts and mummies.
San Jose, California
A life-sized mammoth sculpture marks the spot where the remains of a Columbian mammoth were discovered in 2005.
San Jose, California
A peculiar mansion built by the troubled heir to the Winchester Rifle Company fortune.
Santa Clara, California
The headquarters of the semiconductor giant has a 10,000-square-foot museum.
Cupertino, California
If you are looking for a used Russian battery, Chinese Ham Radio or other electronic oddities this Flea Market is a good place to start.
Mountain View, California
This airfield played a key role in both World War II and the Cold War.
Mountain View, California
One of the largest free-standing structures ever built, this dirigible hangar is now simply a giant skeleton.
Mountain View, California
From the Difference Engine to the Cray-1, all under one roof.
Mountain View, California
A fleet of automotive automatons sleep in this otherwise unremarkable urban garage.
Stanford, California
A sudden forest of traditional Papua New Guinean art works is hidden in a corner of Stanford University.
San Jose, California
San Francisco Bay's ghost town.
Woodside, California
Successful artist residence program has filled this ranch with dozens of sculptures over the years.
Redwood City, California
This unique formation appears as though an asteroid landed on the forest.