This opulent hotel has been visited by Spider-Man, Charlie's Angels, and the Ghostbusters.

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

Crypt mausoleum in cathedral's basement contains relics of third century Roman martyr, Saint Vibiana.

Historic funicular railway, believed to be the shortest railroad in the world.

The unluckiest U-boat in the entire German fleet is now on display in a Chicago museum.

The only Bahá'í house of worship in North America and one of only a handful worldwide.

This bronze sculpture on a former squash court marks the secret origins of the Atomic Age.

This landmark of the Chicago silent film industry may not be in the picture business anymore but it still stands proudly.

This massive stained-glass masterpiece is thought to be the largest Tiffany dome in existence.

A long lost multi-cultural music venue used to reside in the bottom floor of Chicago's Flat Iron Building.

Landmark Chicago building narrowly avoided destruction.

The palatial McDonald's that inspired Wesley Willis.

The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.

A pedestrian island in the middle of world-famous Times Square emits a strange (and purposeful) humming noise.

A 59-ft. robot statue looks over the citizens of earthquake-ravaged Kobe.

In ancient times, these fallen standing stones supported a massive house.