Folk art crafted from discarded vegetable crates.

Commonly referred to as the most photographed Victorian home in the United States.

A carnivorous plant paradise in a serpentine bog.

Two mammoth statues inspired by equally tall tales lure tourists to this roadside attraction.

This Southern Californian Conservation Center is home to singing and howling apes.

Colorful Native American paintings are hidden within this small cavern.

Hidden in the Santa Ynez Mountains off Highway 154, this tiny restaurant once served as a stagecoach stop.

The bears of Bern have been a city highlight for over 500 years.

This geometric feat is a testament to the Incas' mesmerizing architectural abilities.

Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

One of the most unusual geological features, recognizable from a dozen hit movies.

This rock formation named for its unique shape is one of many that call the Alabama Hills home.

This historic tower in the California desert promises visitors a "vortex of good vibes".

"The greatest unknown literary treasure in Los Angeles."

Colorful sedimentary rock layers provide opportunities both for hiking and photography.

The tragedy of the Japanese internment camps is remembered here by a stark "Soul Consoling Tower."

Where there's quartz, there must be gold. Thus is the story of the mines of Julian, and the titillating times of the Gold Rush.

Along a California highway is a kind of Jurassic Park made of metal.

A ring of creosote bushes that are estimated to be 11,700 years old.

This conservation area is also home to many of the region's desert tortoises.

The first all glass and steel residence in the United States.

A 1950s Googie burger stand is now a Los Angeles landmark.

A modern day curiosity cabinet.

Home to secret Eastern Bloc spy equipment and the largest stretch of the original Berlin Wall outside of Germany.