The tallest bridge in California was constructed for a project that was eventually cancelled.

This 19th century hydroelectric powerhouse was the first of its kind.

At this 1940s-era neighborhood favorite, you can still drink a cherry phosphate.

A fascinating and comprehensive look at the evolution of medical practice in the Sacramento Valley since the mid-1800s.

Dive bar built out of the remains of a whaling ship.

Decor at “Nevada’s Oldest Thirst Parlor” includes Raquel Welch's brassiere hanging from a stuffed moose head.

This former New Jersey bus now exists as a public art exhibit.

This dynamic entertainment venue brings a much-needed funkiness to the region with its bizarre art, eclectic films screenings, and peculiar performance pieces.

For 14 years, this former stray dog greeted every train passenger that arrived in Fort Collins.

Built in 1981 in collaboration with Andy Warhol, this giant piece of pop art stands on the campus of Colorado State University.

The same security that protects our nukes accidentally protected a gentle herd of antelope.

A small Wyoming town is home to the state's oldest-operating soda fountain.

The only retired U.S. nuclear missile silo that is open to the public.

This beloved roadside attraction welcomes visitors with his signature neon smile.

The arch that celebrated the completion of the Lincoln and Victory highways.

The tea room that pushed the boundaries of adorable straight into... we can't find the words.

Nestled in the heart of San Francisco’s bustling Financial District stands a unique homage to the Mayan and Beaux Arts.

A collection of 20th-century automata, penny arcade games, and musical contraptions.

“Live hard, ride fast, eat pizza” at this joint filled with Evel Knievel memorabilia.

Playable, historic pinball machines fill this Alameda museum.

Art Deco stylings conceal the true nature of this bridge.

Las Vegas's very own 40-foot-tall fire-spewing praying mantis.

The only standing town in the United States that early Chinese Americans built for themselves.

A mesmerizing disco ball-like sculpture along the Sacramento River Walk.