A tribute to the movie stars who fought to keep Beverly Hills separate from Los Angeles.

This giant spider sculpture made from the iconic car is one giant visual pun.

The set location for a 1987 cult classic draws international film buffs to the middle of the Mojave Desert.

An Italian restaurant became a rock-and-roll hangout and the lair of the "Hollywood vampires."

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

After just one epic test blast, this literal loose cannon proved too explosive for combat.

A white oak with property rights.

A stone pillar marking the location of the westernmost battle of the American Civil War only honors one side of the conflict.

This abandoned horse racing track was an exercise in hubris from its inception.

Take a monster truck tour around an ostrich farm in the middle of the desert.

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

The world's largest military aircraft cemetery.

One of the oldest Mexican restaurants in the United States air-dries its trademark beef in a dangling outdoor cage.

This southwestern historic site was designed and built by an artist who wanted his work to "feel at home."

The Magical World of George Phar Legler.

Miniature art that tells an enormous story.

This abstract roadside poultry was saved from demolition by outraged drivers and pilots.

This old school, eccentric, and independent video rental store refuses to die.

Pulled from the rubble of one of the worst modern tragedies, a steel crossbeam became a symbol of hope for New Yorkers.

This historic address is home to the beloved ball and is an almost totally empty building among the most expensive real estate in the world.

This sculpture by artist Fritz Keonig survived the 9/11 attacks and now stands as a monument to the victims.

This stretch of highway is said to be haunted by ghosts of settlers whose graves were paved over.

This kitschy curio wonderland is full of fake animals, teak tables, and a cacophony of random bric-a-brac.

This isolated airport in the middle of the Everglades sees more alligators than planes.