Hollywood's most famous landmark, the "temporary" sign that has stood for decades longer than intended.

In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.

A peculiar mansion built by the troubled heir to the Winchester Rifle Company fortune.

An abandoned cyanide mill is now a haunting magnet for graffiti and illegal parties.

Curiously, this large sporting goods store features 14 wax representations of American presidents.

Bill Murray bowled three straight strikes here at Reno's "Taj Mahal of Tenpins."

Historic home to one of the most famous women pioneers of the 19th century.

An eccentric millionaire's personal curio collection includes at least one shrunken head.

Eastern zen meets Western grit in these four little trees growing out of a rock on Lake Tahoe’s Nevada shore.

This Nevada lake holds its titular natural pyramid and, if the legends are true, a number of dangerous spirits.

Experience a charming 1930s version of "infotainment."

Though strikingly beautiful, Seattle's other railway station is now largely forgotten.

Spanning an elevation of 160 feet and containing 388 steps, this is Seattle's longest staircase.

A wall of chewing gum moonlights as collective art.

A museum dedicated to the history and exploration of both popular music and science fiction.

A massive sea stack famous for its appearance in The Goonies.

The magic's in the hole!

A roaring, awe-inspiring double cascade of icy water flows through woodland Oregon like something out of a Tolkien novel.

Only known mainland rookery of the threatened Stellar sea lion.

On the Oregon coast is a natural hole that seems to be draining the sea.