Glamis, California
Algodones Dunes
This vast and otherworldly landscape is one of the largest dune complexes in North America.
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Glamis, California
This vast and otherworldly landscape is one of the largest dune complexes in North America.
Santa Fe, New Mexico
This giant pocket watch is the third iteration of a local landmark that has been standing just off the Santa Fe Plaza for over 100 years.
Lahaina, Hawaii
Take shelter from Hawai'i's tropical heat under the massive canopy of largest Banyan tree on the island.
San Diego, California
Behind this beachfront shop lies a spectacular, colorful sea cave with an equally colorful past.
Seattle, Washington
This beautiful landscape is the only Sichuan-style garden outside of China.
Seattle, Washington
Providing the soundtrack to the golden years of the Seattle grunge scene.
San Diego, California
A hidden courtyard houses early 20th-century plaster masterpieces.
Chicago, Illinois
The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.
Chicago, Illinois
This massive stained-glass masterpiece is thought to be the largest Tiffany dome in existence.
Chicago, Illinois
A shining sculpture made of 3,115 lights, the number of visible stars in the Northern Hemisphere.
Sacramento, California
Pillars made of 700 pieces of luggage climb to the ceiling of Sacramento Airport's baggage claim.
San Francisco, California
Chevron maintains one “Standard” brand station per state so it doesn’t lose the trademark.
Los Angeles, California
The decor of this Hollywood movie palace just barely predated the opening of King Tut's tomb.
Los Angeles, California
Hollywood's oldest hotel is the site of the first Academy Awards, the birthplace of Marilyn Monroe's career, and the home of Montgomery Clift's ghost.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Formerly the world's largest, this Willy Wonka-esque contraption runs 24/7.
Anaheim, California
A family agreed to sell their property to Disney on the condition that this tree, planted as a wedding gift, would not be removed.
Anaheim, California
Allegedly haunted by Walt Disney himself, this inconspicuous lamp is always kept lit in his honor.
Waterbury, Vermont
The sweetest graveyard in the world is filled with headstones for dearly de-pinted ice cream flavors.
Portland, Oregon
A heavenly experience, right here on Terra Firma.
Barcelona, Spain
This home designed for chocolate magnate Antoni Amatller is an exquisite treasure-box of Catalan Modernism.
Madrid, Spain
For decades, Puerta del Sol has been illuminated by a giant, guitar-wielding bottle of sherry.
Madrid, Spain
A lush indoor jungle fills this bustling Madrid transportation hub.
Madrid, Spain
This sweet-toothed bear searching for snacks has been a symbol of Madrid for decades.
Barcelona, Spain
One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.