Utah
Checkerboard Mesa
The unusual patterns in this rock formation result from two distinct modes of weathering.
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Utah
The unusual patterns in this rock formation result from two distinct modes of weathering.
Springdale, Utah
The hike through a narrow river flanked by the 2,000-foot-tall walls of Zion Canyon is one of the best in the world.
Hurricane, Utah
A tunnel with windows, so you don't miss out on the impressive views.
Newport Beach, California
Try the frozen treat that inspired Arrested Development's famous banana stand.
San Anselmo, California
George Lucas donated this park to honor the birthplace of his two biggest movie franchises.
Rhodes, Greece
One of the best-preserved medieval streets in Europe.
Paris, France
A series of abstract, silly sculptures represent the works of a great modern classical composer.
Yosemite National Park, California
The interior of the Overlook Hotel in "The Shining" was based on this Yosemite original.
Giessen, Germany
An oversized, oddly designed pedestrian overpass has drawn comparisons to a commode for pachyderms.
Singapore
This Singaporean food-court stall was home to the world's cheapest Michelin-starred meal.
Huntington Beach, California
This midcentury LA bar was the birthplace of tiki culture.
Irvine, California
One of the largest helium balloons in the U.S. is a 112-foot ginormous orange.
Costa Mesa, California
A small sculpture garden that provides a microcosmic representation of California.
Newport Beach, California
Fourteen curious and controversial white bunnies sit in a circle near Newport Beach City Hall.
Newport Beach, California
One of the only known surviving coconut palm trees in the entire state.
Newport Beach, California
These were the largest wind chimes in the world when artist Tom Van Sant created them for a California mall in 1967.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Strange red rock formations that have been attributed to a higher power for hundreds of years.
San Francisco, California
Bring your own cardboard to the slippery slopes of concrete hidden in a neighborhood park.
San Francisco, California
In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.
San Francisco, California
An artsy hidden staircase leads to breathtaking views of San Francisco.
San Francisco, California
A huge musical instrument played by the ocean.
Durango, Colorado
This spectacular track has run continuously since 1882.
Tustin, California
This enormous World War II relic is one of the largest wooden structures in the world.
Pacific Grove, California
Hopeless romantics will swoon over the sweet story behind this bright and colorful home.