On the Pakistan-India border the militaries perform an elaborate theater of aggression each and every night.

This peaceful Sikh gurudwara serves around 50,000 free meals every day within its gilded walls.

The mysterious empty cupola behind the monumental arch points to an ancient prophecy of Delhi.

Mumbai's angel.

This former stomping grounds of the most eminent astronomers of the early 20th century.

L. Frank Baum wrote part of the "Wizard of Oz" series in this wooden Victorian beach resort.

Finale of "William Tell Overture" can be heard as drivers pass over grooves in the road.

The blinking light atop the iconic landmark has been sending secret messages for decades.

Established in the '60s, a family-owned tropical drink bar founded by Ray Buhen, bartender to the stars.

Historic funicular railway, believed to be the shortest railroad in the world.

A remote crossroads honoring a fallen talent.

The spot in the Mile-High City that's exactly 5,280 feet above sea level (at least for now).

A trash dump made beautiful by nature's power.

This museum looks at the history of one of America's most famous prisons and most beloved albums.

The arch that celebrated the completion of the Lincoln and Victory highways.

This 18-foot-tall steel lotus is a meditation on ecological crisis that originally appeared at Burning Man.

This mother-daughter run curiosities shop is a beautifully odd mix of taxidermy and exotic plants.

A wall of chewing gum moonlights as collective art.

A walk through the historic city center, under the streets of Seattle.

This 15-story mural celebrates the 50th anniversary of the musician's iconic "At Folsom Prison" album.

Four hundred granite steps were built into this massive rock by the National Park Service.

This small shack near the entrance to Sequoia National Park has been in almost continuous operation for the last century.

One of the last free public hot springs is decorated with hippie art.

The liveliest ghost town in the state.