A series of vibrant murals celebrate the culture and community of Oakland.

This high point in the Great Smoky Mountains is said to be home to the chief of all bears.

This rare basilica nestled right in downtown Asheville is an architectural marvel, inside and out.

This bridge is haunted by the ghost of a distraught mother.

A wonderful display of arts and crafts handmade by local artisans in the Southern Appalachians.

The highest point in North Carolina and the United States east of the Mississippi River, Mount Mitchell is named after argumentative explorer Elisha Mitchell.

Though many were skeptical at first, these animal-specific routes across the Trans-Canada Highway have been a major conservation success.

This colonial cabin is the oldest building in High Point, built by one of the first settlers in the area.

A six-foot pair of socks hangs from a drawer of the world's largest bureau.

California's largest steel arch bridge.

After 97 years of constant vigilance from the dome of the Texas State Capitol, the original Goddess of Liberty retired to a life of climate-controlled leisure.

At 130 years old and 126 feet tall, it is the largest known example of the rare Torrey pine tree.

A Mysterious Masonic tomb in San Luis Obispo.

A simple statue outside a California Amtrak station honors the overlooked contributions of the "silent spikes."

Factory that once supported an entire company town of 350.

This unique bed and breakfast was first constructed during the 1800s by a Russian immigrant family.

Colorful Native American paintings are hidden within this small cavern.

California's oldest wind harp represents a historic piece of America's Danish history.

Not your typical pet cemetery.

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

The second building of its name to occupy this location might be the finest flatiron building in San Francisco.

This giant temperature attraction created some giant electric bills.

From the Difference Engine to the Cray-1, all under one roof.

From the sky, a kaleidoscope of color brightens the grey landscape of the San Francisco Bay.