Calipatria, California
Slab City
This abandoned Navy base was transformed into an off-grid alternative living community for thousands of people.
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Calipatria, California
This abandoned Navy base was transformed into an off-grid alternative living community for thousands of people.
Lancaster, California
Finale of "William Tell Overture" can be heard as drivers pass over grooves in the road.
Los Angeles, California
Hollywood's most famous landmark, the "temporary" sign that has stood for decades longer than intended.
San Francisco, California
There is no trying to fall in love with this Star Wars fountain, you just do or do not.
San Luis Obispo, California
A hotel and restaurant serving as the mecca of kitsch.
Santa Cruz, California
A "gravitational anomaly" located in the redwood forests just outside of Santa Cruz, California.
San Francisco, California
Bring your own cardboard to the slippery slopes of concrete hidden in a neighborhood park.
San Francisco, California
A 140-year-old castle with underground caves hidden in San Francisco.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The world’s first penitentiary, meant to be humane, drove men insane.
San Francisco, California
An artsy hidden staircase leads to breathtaking views of San Francisco.
San Francisco, California
A huge musical instrument played by the ocean.
Los Angeles, California
During prohibition, corrupt city officials ran drinking dens under the streets of Downtown Los Angeles.
New York, New York
The very first subway station in New York City is beautiful, decked out in chandeliers, and ... abandoned?
Baltimore, Maryland
The trials and tribulations of marking Poe’s grave.
Chicago, Illinois
In one Chicago park, a trio of werewolves are waiting to devour their fallen brethren.
Chicago, Illinois
Beloved bar home to musicians of all eras and reputations.
Cave-In-Rock, Illinois
River pirates, murderous bandits, and serial killers used this Illinois cave as their debauched hideout.
Chicago, Illinois
The site of the first couple's first kiss is commemorated by the most adorable presidential monument ever.
Cape Canaveral, Florida
This abandoned NASA launch site is now a memorial to a trio of astronauts who were killed there.
Cañon City, Colorado
The highest bridge in America was built for an almost unnervingly small amount of money.
Phoenix, Arizona
Once a year, at exactly 11:11 a.m., this monument comes to life.
Chicago, Illinois
An enormous park-like oasis, full of famous Chicagoans’ graves.
Chicago, Illinois
The iconic Chicago sculpture hides a beautiful and easily overlooked plaque on the backside.
Chicago, Illinois
A monument to the art of slicing people open.