A burnt-out motel with priceless Native American artwork in the basement, redeveloped into apartments.

A focal point of in Denver’s skyline for over a century, inspired by a Venetian basilica.

A reproduction of earth's many biomes.

Run by members of the Tohono O'odham Nation, this community farm nurtures traditional desert cultivars.

After a short-lived attempt to bring America in line with the rest of the world, this road was left in metric.

This iconic 1958 tower welcomes air travelers to Tucson with neon-lit letters and architectural style.

Despite a recent paint job, the factory still sits empty.

This church on a Tohono O'Odham reservation has stood since 1797.

America's only nuclear missile silo open to the public.

Megachurch turned Catholic church comprised of 10,000 glass panes.

The hidden jewel of Disneyland: a members only playground for the Disney elite.

Inspiration struck on this seat outside the Griffith Park merry-go-round.

The oldest attraction in Disneyland is a prehistoric stump that Walt may have bought for his wife.

A family agreed to sell their property to Disney on the condition that this tree, planted as a wedding gift, would not be removed.

The lead horse on a Disneyland merry-go-round that is older than the park itself.

The 10-foot-wide Long Beach home was built on a dare.

These four islands right offshore have waterfalls, colorful lights, fancy buildings, and a secret purpose.

A "haunted" landmark on the coast of Southern California.

A giant donut stands as a popular symbol of Los Angeles iconography.

The awe-inspiring ship from the golden era of cruising has an incomparable history and a reputation as one of the world’s most haunted places.

The Southern California pop sounds of surf and sand were born right here.

The restored and active Victorian-era final resting place of San Francisco.

One of the world's longest murals depicts the history of diversity in Los Angeles.

In Houston's airport, a cow is properly equipped to jump over the moon.