The fairy tale castle of the “fairy-tale king,” this was also the inspiration for Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty.”

A peculiar mansion built by the troubled heir to the Winchester Rifle Company fortune.

Only hotel where you can legally launder money.

A museum dedicated to the history and exploration of both popular music and science fiction.

A giant Troll lurks under one of Seattle's oldest bridges.

Thanks to a quirk of elevation this gift shop produces magic doughnuts that are found nowhere else on Earth.

The highest bridge in America was built for an almost unnervingly small amount of money.

A burnt orange monolithic dome structure perched on a hillside near Interstate 280.

Discovered by cows, these upstate New York show caves are presented with a healthy dose of psychedelic folk art.

Where the alchemists dream of transmuting base metal into gold was actually achieved.

A shape-shifting buy-sell-trade bookstore, born to Beatnik Era spirit.

This subtle Berkeley paving stone actually marks off a lawless tube of air that extends into space.

The lowest point in North America is home to an undrinkable pool surrounded by fields of geometric salt flats.

California's own majestic geyser is powered by a subterranean volcano.

This Oakland fairytale kingdom, fiercely devoted to childlike whimsy, was an early inspiration for Disneyland.

A pair of pure white felines guard the entrance to a spot of California real estate established as an artist's haven.

One of the largest free-standing structures ever built, this dirigible hangar is now simply a giant skeleton.

Climb to the top of the world's largest seated bronze Buddha.

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

A six-ton wedding present for the King of the Scots.

A 18th century graveyard and its astonishing cortege of macabre iconography.

The heads of two giant mythological water horses honor Scotland's horselord past.

Largest lake in Great Britain measured by surface area.

The most iconic structure in Scotland has been home to bishops, colonels, and Sean Connery characters.