Open since 1938, this diner has kept its fountain, malt machine, and all the gum that greasers left beneath its counter.

In this small Phoenix taxidermy emporium, you can find everything from a squid in a jar to a freeze-dried toad.

This iconic 1958 tower welcomes air travelers to Tucson with neon-lit letters and architectural style.

One of the largest trees of its kind in California.

The world's largest outdoor organ is played weekly by one of just two civic organists in the U.S.

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

What began as an illegal art installation has become a symbol for unity, ocean awareness, and coastline preservation.

While exploring the desert, you can stop by the home of a fictional heretic from a parallel universe.

The magic's in the hole!

The largest collection of two headed animals in the world.

Giant Redwood-themed cafeteria operates under the golden rule, "Dine Free Unless Delighted."

Hollywood's oldest hotel is the site of the first Academy Awards, the birthplace of Marilyn Monroe's career, and the home of Montgomery Clift's ghost.

This quirky UFO-shaped curiosity is often mistaken for the airport’s control tower.

A visionary, futuristic sculpture in Los Angeles that never met its extraterrestrial potential.

Scores of vintage street lamps shine along L.A.’s Miracle Mile.

This iconic L.A. bookshop is housed in an abandoned bank—both symbolic and chic.

Every weekend, people gather here for a brief chance to see their loved ones on the other side of the United States–Mexico border.

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

An inconspicuous footbridge beloved by San Diego locals.

This massive Brazilian church is built like an angular, technicolor pyramid left by Mayans from the future.

A series of waterfalls so massive they straddle the border of Argentina and Brazil.

A bright little alley in La Boca is a part of tango history.

Buenos Aires' city of the dead contains some very famous remains, including Eva Perón.

This historic, palatial theater is now one of the world’s most beautiful bookstores.