San Diego, California
Balboa Park Botanical Building and Lily Pond
Built for an exposition in 1915, these horticultural displays have stood the test of time.
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San Diego, California
Built for an exposition in 1915, these horticultural displays have stood the test of time.
Anaheim, California
The oldest attraction in Disneyland is a prehistoric stump that Walt may have bought for his wife.
Lemon Grove, California
Tucked away behind an unassuming set of shops is a must-see series of stunning murals.
Los Angeles, California
An homage to the man who built California's version of Venice.
San Diego, California
This San Diego museum is dedicated to preserving women’s historic achievements.
San Francisco, California
An essential stop before plundering, BYO Cutlass.
San Francisco, California
A collection of 20th-century automata, penny arcade games, and musical contraptions.
Los Angeles, California
Hollywood's most famous landmark, the "temporary" sign that has stood for decades longer than intended.
Indio, California
A giant knight, sex education, date shakes, and Jesus coexist happily in this Coachella Valley desert oasis.
Santa Fe, New Mexico
This innocuous New Mexico storefront was once the secret jump-off spot for Manhattan Project scientists.
London, England
Its collection includes a broad array of social, geographic, graphic design, and political history.
London, England
Spitalfields' regal market goat is said to be a monument to the area's migrant population but most are pretty sure it's just a goat.
London, England
The first geometric self-supporting spiral stairs in Britain are a truly beautiful sight.
London, England
Revel in the Victorian splendor of the world's oldest eating establishment inside a museum.
London, England
Scattered throughout London are ancient remnants of the city's former bounding wall.
Monterey, California
This municipal playground was co-created by the father of one of the most playful characters ever.
Avalon, California
Chewing gum tycoon's memorial lies perched over wife's botanical gardens on Santa Catalina Island.
Los Angeles, California
In a city filled with Frank Gehry buildings, one stands out as one of the architect's weirder works.
Los Angeles, California
America's most famous piece of self-built architecture.
Los Angeles, California
Historic funicular railway, believed to be the shortest railroad in the world.
San Francisco, California
Depicting scenes of everyday life - and specific individuals - in Great Depression era San Francisco.
San Francisco, California
Relics of the 1894 Midwinter Exposition continue to delight visitors today.
Pescadero, California
A New England-style lighthouse along California's beautiful Highway 1 gets a re-do.
Pasadena, California
Sports history, made in the Arroyo Seco.