Los Angeles, California
The Magic Castle
The private clubhouse for the members of the Academy of Magical Arts.
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Los Angeles, California
The private clubhouse for the members of the Academy of Magical Arts.
Los Angeles, California
Shop selling 500 flavors of soda has something for everyone.
Calistoga, California
California's own majestic geyser is powered by a subterranean volcano.
Sonoma, California
This world-class vineyard has a peculiar collection of contemporary sculptures scattered across the property.
Monterey, California
Enormous crabs, bioluminescent jellies, and other amazing creatures from the ocean’s depths—some of which are in an aquarium for the first time ever.
Monterey, California
One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.
San Francisco, California
The last remaining relic of San Francisco's glittering 1915 Panama Pacific Exposition.
San Francisco, California
Inside this museum, the history of the Walt Disney Family empire is on full display.
Petaluma, California
The largest Star Wars collection in the world is its own galaxy of collectibles.
Kingsburg, California
A water tower shaped like a giant coffee pot looms over a small Swedish village in Central California.
San Francisco, California
Tiki luxury on Nob Hill.
San Anselmo, California
George Lucas donated this park to honor the birthplace of his two biggest movie franchises.
San Francisco, California
There is no trying to fall in love with this Star Wars fountain, you just do or do not.
San Francisco, California
A tiny theater hidden in an alley plays a constant stream of short silent films for anyone willing to peer through the peephole.
Hillsborough, California
A burnt orange monolithic dome structure perched on a hillside near Interstate 280.
Monterey, California
This municipal playground was co-created by the father of one of the most playful characters ever.
Palo Alto, California
This small monument to the great inventor contains a time capsule and a Wi-Fi hotspot.
San Jose, California
A peculiar mansion built by the troubled heir to the Winchester Rifle Company fortune.
San Jose, California
The largest permanent Monopoly board makes one of the longest games even bigger.
Washington, D.C.
With over 100 jam-packed rooms to explore plus elaborate tea services and events, the Mansion on O Street is a hidden treasure.
Atlanta, Illinois
A small museum celebrating the fiberglass giants that are icons of America's highways.
Atlanta, Illinois
While he no longer has an eatery to give him context, this off-brand Paul Bunyan still holds his giant hot dog with pride.
Dublin, Ohio
The inventor of a number of hybrid corn species is immortalized with a field of giant corn.
Point Pleasant, West Virginia
This red-eyed chrome beast pays homage to the popular modern myth of West Virginia's insectoid monster.