Take shelter from Hawai'i's tropical heat under the massive canopy of largest Banyan tree on the island.

This Chase branch is an homage to Old Hollywood.

Instead of hoofing it up steep stairs, residents can hitch a ride on this private lift.

Seller of surplus nuclear research materials.

Iconic Los Angeles residence famous for its 19 statues of Michelangelo's David.

The mall's looks were inspired by the cowboy extras who used to meet up—and cause real trouble—at this Hollywood hub.

A few iconic structures are all that remain of America’s first outdoor shopping mall.

The real faces of Venice beach captured on Romanesque columns.

This centerpiece of the Hollywood & Highland shopping center is a recreation of a long-lost movie set.

The decor of this Hollywood movie palace just barely predated the opening of King Tut's tomb.

Raised illegally, Reggie now lives at the Los Angeles Zoo after authorities spent years tracking him down.

Wild West history in Hollywood style.

These two monoliths have stood at the entrance to the neighborhood since the days it was called "Hollywoodland."

This “living museum” at UCLA exhibits thousands of plant species from all over the world.

An historic and oft-filmed spot for musclebound iron pumpers on the Pacific coast.

Legendary frontman of the Doors looms in this giant mural by famed Venice muralist, Rip Cronk.

Outposts of this restaurant chain were shaped like jaunty chapeaus.

A small poultry graveyard in the courtyard of a popular Key West watering hole.

This forgotten Frank Lloyd Wright house is an architectural marvel at the end of a sleepy residential street.

Beautiful Victorian buildings from L.A.'s forgotten architectural past.

This Philly landmark has a giant butterfly pavilion, three floors of insect displays, and withstood a $40,000 heist.

City law dictates that this mountaintop cathedral containing the heart of a saint is to remain the tallest building in town.

A massive Montreal stadium that has seen nothing but trouble since its inception.

The biggest museum dedicated to insects in North America, one of the largest in the world.