Salem, Massachusetts
The Witch House of Salem
The only structure left with direct ties to the Salem witchcraft trials of 1692.
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Salem, Massachusetts
The only structure left with direct ties to the Salem witchcraft trials of 1692.
Somerville, Massachusetts
This former Masonic hall has been turned into an art project that uses even more metaphysical iconography.
Concord, Massachusetts
This small section of the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery is rotten with famous authors' graves.
San Francisco, California
The last remaining relic of San Francisco's glittering 1915 Panama Pacific Exposition.
San Francisco, California
The restored and active Victorian-era final resting place of San Francisco.
San Francisco, California
In this century-old literary safehouse, print is alive and well.
Los Angeles, California
Where the leftovers of love affairs can live on forever.
San Francisco, California
Relics of the 1894 Midwinter Exposition continue to delight visitors today.
Humboldt County, California
One of the most scenic stretches of road in America winds between some of the country's oldest trees.
San Francisco, California
Olfactory delights in San Francisco's Botanical Gardens.
Los Angeles, California
The last of its kind in the country.
Los Angeles, California
Historic marionette theater features thousands of handmade puppets and free cups of ice cream.
San Francisco, California
The seawater playground of gilded-era San Francisco burned to the ground in 1966.
Calipatria, California
This abandoned Navy base was transformed into an off-grid alternative living community for thousands of people.
Rancho Palos Verdes, California
A Swedenborgian glass church surrounded by redwoods sits perched atop a massive landslide area.
Lancaster, California
Finale of "William Tell Overture" can be heard as drivers pass over grooves in the road.
San Francisco, California
Carnivorous plants, medieval aphrodisiacs, and the largest original wood structure glass conservatory in the western hemisphere.
Lancaster, California
Each year these high desert hills are absolutely covered with poppy flowers in a surreal show of nature.
San Francisco, California
Its buzzing collection honors vibrator history.
Los Angeles, California
Crypt mausoleum in cathedral's basement contains relics of third century Roman martyr, Saint Vibiana.
San Francisco, California
This shop specializes in oddities and Victorian-inspired wonders.
San Luis Obispo, California
A hotel and restaurant serving as the mecca of kitsch.
Los Angeles, California
Resting place of Hollywood's immortals is also site of summer film screenings.
Calipatria, California
A hand-built folk art installation covered with messages of God's love.