The neighborhood of Eagle Rock is named after a gigantic boulder with a shadowy surprise.

The mall's looks were inspired by the cowboy extras who used to meet up—and cause real trouble—at this Hollywood hub.

A few iconic structures are all that remain of America’s first outdoor shopping mall.

Bug-devouring flora are the stars of a special wing of the glass conservatory.

The lighthouse central to the 1980s horror classic "The Fog" is, in fact, located in one of the foggiest areas of the Pacific Coast.

A common entry point to the Griffith Observatory trail holds its own wonders.

This quaint museum in a long-running workshop is dedicated to a fixture in New Orleans lighting.

Striking images of New Orleans history, including colonizers, soldiers, Klansmen, scientists, sharecroppers, and more, are depicted in frescoes that line the walls of this transportation hub.

This cathedral dedicated to Louis IX, sainted King of France, holds many secrets.

The second oldest continuously operating bar in Louisiana.

Take a dip in the world's largest mineral hot springs pool.

Hollywood's oldest hotel is the site of the first Academy Awards, the birthplace of Marilyn Monroe's career, and the home of Montgomery Clift's ghost.

Erotic art covers the walls of the largest ancient pleasure palace.

Once a strategically imperative naval base, portions of this Bermuda dock complex now serve cruise ships.

A beautiful Gilded Age hotel in the White Mountains with surprising diplomatic history.

This 4,000-foot-diameter hole is touted as "the most well known, best preserved meteorite crater on Earth."

Take a step inside the picturesque studio of America’s most renowned sculptor.

This nondescript tunnel has been featured in a number of iconic movies, from “Roger Rabbit” to “Back to the Future.”

Formerly Fire Station No. 27, the museum is a hidden gem in the heart of Hollywood.

This centerpiece of the Hollywood & Highland shopping center is a recreation of a long-lost movie set.

Instead of hoofing it up steep stairs, residents can hitch a ride on this private lift.

The decor of this Hollywood movie palace just barely predated the opening of King Tut's tomb.

The blinking light atop the iconic landmark has been sending secret messages for decades.

These two monoliths have stood at the entrance to the neighborhood since the days it was called "Hollywoodland."