Places freaky82 Wants to Go

The site where Joe Gallo kept his guns, pet lion, and launched an all out mob war in 1960s Brooklyn.

This family-owned bakery is one of the last places in Brooklyn to sell the Nation of Islam–inspired bean pie.

New York's southernmost subway station is whimsically wavy.

A lovely summer day by the sea becomes a nightmare.

Common all over Japan, kōbans are small community police boxes, and now one is guarding one of L.A.’s megamalls.

Though the original building has been demolished, these massive bronze doors were saved.

A beautiful memorial tells the story of a formerly enslaved woman whose kindness shaped a burgeoning city.

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

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

Large but largely ignored, these 42 life-size Liberty Bell replicas were a peculiar, unexplained feature on the facade of a Macy's department store.

Wild West history in Hollywood style.

This "synagogue" is not what it seems to be.

Raised illegally, Reggie now lives at the Los Angeles Zoo after authorities spent years tracking him down.

A classic American barn that was the home of a classic American television star.

A black and white mural stands out from its psychedelic surroundings.

A Cold War site complete with rusty structures, hiking trails, and beautiful views.

An iconic location along the Los Angeles River where countless movie scenes are filmed.

An expansive book store, art gallery, and curio shop with wares ranging from tarot cards to novelty socks.

A wild west scene starring life-sized wooden statues hides in the trees behind Pierce College.

Pizza joint known for labor-inducing salad dressing.

"Prepare yourself! You are to become the voice of Interplanetary Parliament."

This peaceful garden is hidden on the grounds of a spiritual organization founded by a pioneer yogi.

Hand-crafted tributes to a stray cat named "Room 8" now cover this LA elementary school.

A monthly street "service" of handmade puppets and live original puppets, whose devotees profess has the power to change lives.