Places Edited by MtnLady

This nondescript tunnel has been featured in a number of iconic movies, from “Roger Rabbit” to “Back to the Future.”

A commemorative plaque hides a door that leads down to the New York Public Library's underground book bunker.

Amid skyscrapers and traffic exists this unique aquatic ecosystem.

An anonymous art project beneath Longfellow Bridge where hundreds of trophies line the steel support beams.

Traversing these canyons, visitors can take in stunning views and glimpses of the region's history.

Fake subway tiles were installed to cover a design that resembled the Confederate flag—it's unclear if the resemblance was intentional.

The world's first motel is now an administrative building for an apple farm.

Napa's oldest building is now a Mexican restaurant.

These structures were inspired by both Native American shelters as well as, strangely, an ice cream shop.

An unexpected connection to Chicago awaits visitors on an island just off the California coast.

Explore the wide world of desert plants at this unique Palm Springs botanical garden.

This grand memorial remembers the 20 members of the Los Angeles Times killed when the office was bombed.

Art Deco stylings conceal the true nature of this bridge.

The exterior of this home was used for the hit television show, The Brady Bunch.

Instead of faces, these sculptures have barcodes—statements on societal dehumanization.

A beacon atop a downtown building provides Bostonians with weather forecasts and baseball news.

An old California photo stand has been turned into a shrine to the cozy art of crochet.

Although he donated over 3,000 acres to Los Angles, Griffith's life was marred by controversy.

Stunningly detailed mosaics in a New York subway station bring life to the Weimaraners of artist William Wegman's work—and to thousands of commutes.

A mysterious monument covered in a binary code marks the heart of tech.

A sparse, solitary sequoia still stands as a living tribute to the famous conservationist who planted it—but it's dying.

A porcelain company's former dumping ground, completely covered in pieces of collectible ceramics.

This house is a mosaic of tiled artwork sourced from local artists.

Inside this museum, the history of the Walt Disney Family empire is on full display.