This magnificent herd of stampeding elephants has been frozen in time for over a century.

Outstanding taxidermy dioramas showcase the grandeur of the continent's wildlife with spooky realism.

Though its celestial ceiling is impressive, the true star is the vast collection of French books.

Every Sunday, this Thai temple in Berkeley serves a backyard brunch.

The remnants of two World's Fairs are here, complete with a 12-story globe, a mini-Manhattan, and a UFO-shaped pavilion.

High on a hill overlooking Los Angeles lives a world famous, high-power conical Tesla Coil.

A heavenly experience, right here on Terra Firma.

The only museum of sake in the United States is nestled in an unlikely California college town.

An amazing collection of fantastic reptiles, amphibians, spiders, and insects.

The magic's in the hole!

Appropriation-friendly collection of books, periodicals, and more.

Each time a baby is born in Ghent, these streetlights flash in silent celebration.

Coast along one of Japan’s mountain railways for coveted views of magnificent hydrangeas.

One of the largest trees of its kind in California.

An ode to the friendship between four Pacific Rim countries.

The classic Atari game's iconic aliens have invaded downtown San Diego.

This futuristic bridge is one of the longest self-anchored pedestrian bridges in the world.

One of the few remaining carousels built by master amusement park carver Charles I.D. Looff.

One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.

Three connected pink triangles memorialize persecuted gays and lesbians throughout history.

The mysterious round rocks of Schooner Gulch.

This whimsical seashell-shaped place of worship was designed to blend into its surroundings.

This massive wooden building contains a giant Buddha, healing pillars, and tame deer wandering the grounds.

Devoted Buddhists can earn enlightenment in the next life by crawling through this symbolic nostril.