An expansive and intricately restored mansion remains from over a century ago--and so do its ghosts.

The huge granite obelisk that towers over a small California town.

A campy fiberglass statue welcomes visitors to this small town in central California.

Around the perimeter of San Francisco’s second-largest park is a meandering 2.7-mile path designed to inspire contemplation.

Nestled among towering redwoods on Skyline Boulevard, the Mountain House combines over a century of California history with a warm, rustic atmosphere that makes every meal feel like a getaway.

Antiques by the Bay.

This historic roadhouse has many tales to tell of San Francisco's early history.

A promotional sun clock on the site of San Francisco's great raceway.

Sitting atop San Francisco's tallest hill, a cross honors the victims of the Armenian genocide.

Over a century old, this restored Victorian building is surrounded by a lush garden filled with rare palms.

This sculpture was made out of recycled guns that were turned in to the city.

Amazing meticulous gardens of personal wood carvings, Hydrangea, Canna, and many other flowers.

This place claims to be North America’s first vegan convenience store.

These distorting, funhouse mirrors achieved fame in a renowned piece of Spanish theater.

This sweet-toothed bear searching for snacks has been a symbol of Madrid for decades.

Along the pavement of this neighborhood in Madrid are quotes from famous authors.

This piece of early engineering is rather unknown despite its location in the heart of Madrid.

Madrid's romantically ornate crystal palace has been offering shelter to plants and art for over a century.

The remains of the second-oldest zoo in Europe can be seen within these library gardens.

This striking public art installation is suspended above a public park, designed to gently move in the breeze.

A former department store turned into a quirky restaurant.

An extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts and mummies.

A Buddhist retreat built on more than 100 acres of California Redwood forest.

A sudden forest of traditional Papua New Guinean art works is hidden in a corner of Stanford University.