Queens, New York
Bayside Cemetery
One of the oldest Jewish cemeteries in the city, it is now overgrown with an urban forest.
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Queens, New York
One of the oldest Jewish cemeteries in the city, it is now overgrown with an urban forest.
New York, New York
This narrow shop in the East Village hosts a matchmaking service for the new millennium.
Brooklyn, New York
19th century cemetery hidden in Brooklyn's Prospect Park.
Brooklyn, New York
Take in a rare, face-to-face glimpse of Lady Liberty at this tucked away Red Hook park.
Long Beach, California
One doctor's retirement plan included opening this award-winning Mexican-Indian eatery on the ground floor of a hospital.
Atlanta, Georgia
An old bank vault in Atlanta is now the eternal shrine to the King of Rock and Roll.
Santa Clarita, California
According to legend it was a nap taken under this tree that kicked off the California Gold Rush.
Sacramento, California
This 15-story mural celebrates the 50th anniversary of the musician's iconic "At Folsom Prison" album.
Fallbrook, California
Famous and forgotten figures lie beneath the faded headstones and decaying planks of wood.
San Luis Obispo, California
A simple statue outside a California Amtrak station honors the overlooked contributions of the "silent spikes."
Palo Alto, California
Apple memorabilia in an undisclosed warehouse, hidden for undisclosed reasons.
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
This cabin from the 1850s is one of the first structures built by Chinese immigrants in California.
San Jose, California
At night, this glittering musical tunnel draws skaters and photographers.
Sunnyvale, California
A giant can of fruit cocktail is all that remains of what was once the world's largest cannery.
Palm Springs, California
Traversing these canyons, visitors can take in stunning views and glimpses of the region's history.
San Francisco, California
A shining, cold, black organ lies in San Francisco's financial district.
San Francisco, California
A monumental cross hides in the trees in Golden Gate Park.
Modesto, California
An expansive and intricately restored mansion remains from over a century ago--and so do its ghosts.
San Francisco, California
A former hardware store near Yerba Buena is the official home of California's history.
Oakland, California
This restaurant features Native American foods from across the country.
San Francisco, California
Get a taste of Chamorro cuisine, family-style, at this popular restaurant.
Naval Air Station Point Mugu, California
A stranded woman lived alone on this remote island for 18 years, inspiring the great children's novel "Island of the Blue Dolphins."
Vallejo, California
The former Naval shipyard is open for exploring - mostly.
San Francisco, California
An enormous artwork that colorfully celebrates over 150 years of US military achievements.