Humboldt County, California
Avenue of the Giants
One of the most scenic stretches of road in America winds between some of the country's oldest trees.
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Humboldt County, California
One of the most scenic stretches of road in America winds between some of the country's oldest trees.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
The bugs crawling down the front of this office building are almost as big as a '68 VW Beetle.
Pāhoa, Hawaii
Watch the newest land on the planet form before your eyes.
Hawaii
This black shoreline is made up of exploded lava particles.
Kapa'a, Hawaii
This former luxury resort in Kaua'i is now an abandoned relic.
Lahaina, Hawaii
Take shelter from Hawai'i's tropical heat under the massive canopy of largest Banyan tree on the island.
Las Vegas, Nevada
One of the world's tallest Ferris wheels takes visitors high above Las Vegas in a spinning party room.
Chicago, Illinois
The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.
Chicago, Illinois
Each of these gorgeous, intricately decorated rooms is painstakingly crafted to the scale of 1 inch: 1 foot.
San Francisco, California
A still functioning vaudeville carousel that has operated for over a century boasts a colorful menagerie and past.
St. Louis, Missouri
The Magic House provides a beautiful and creative environment for curious youngsters to get their knowledge on.
St. Louis, Missouri
What was once a presidential estate is now an exotic menagerie and home to the Budweiser Clydesdales.
St. Louis, Missouri
A historic house in St. Louis was plagued by a series of suicides committed by family members involved in a successful brewery.
McMinnville, Oregon
The wooden airship was the largest flying boat ever built.
Portland, Oregon
Statues of Ramona Quimby, Henry Huggins, and Ribsy the dog in the park where their adventures "really happened."
San Francisco, California
Relics of the 1894 Midwinter Exposition continue to delight visitors today.
Alameda, California
Playable, historic pinball machines fill this Alameda museum.
Monterey, California
This municipal playground was co-created by the father of one of the most playful characters ever.
Burlingame, California
A comprehensive collection of Pez dispensers.
Monterey, California
One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.
Hillsborough, California
This controversial depiction of the "Founder of California" looks as though it was sculpted from mashed potatoes.
Pacific Grove, California
Every year, over 25,000 monarchs overwinter in Pacific Grove.
Hillsborough, California
A burnt orange monolithic dome structure perched on a hillside near Interstate 280.
Mount Hamilton, California
The world's first permanently occupied mountain-top observatory continues to report on the stars.