Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
SS United States
The fastest transatlantic ocean liner sat abandoned in a Philadelphia shipyard for decades.
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The fastest transatlantic ocean liner sat abandoned in a Philadelphia shipyard for decades.
Mill Run, Pennsylvania
Frank Lloyd Wright’s most iconic home dangles over a Pennsylvania waterfall.
Tukwila, Washington
An extraordinary collection of aircraft and spacecraft on display at the original site of the Boeing Company.
Seattle, Washington
The longest and widest floating bridge in the world.
Tacoma, Washington
This famous bridge twisted itself into oblivion, but not for the reason you might think.
Port Angeles, Washington
Rustic natural hot springs in the deciduous rain forest.
Forks, Washington
Stroll through a wonderland of stupendous moss-covered trees.
Anaheim, California
Allegedly haunted by Walt Disney himself, this inconspicuous lamp is always kept lit in his honor.
Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, California
This lighthouse has been guiding shipping into the Golden Gate since before the American Civil War.
Sunnyvale, California
800 apricot trees honor Silicon Valley's agricultural history.
Mill Valley, California
Internationally-recognized arts center housed in a century-old former military barracks.
Belvedere Tiburon, California
Social saloon from a scrapped trans-Pacific 19th century steamer.
Alameda, California
After serving in World War II and picking up Apollo astronauts, this aircraft carrier has been turned into a museum overlooking the San Francisco Bay.
Belvedere Tiburon, California
One of the last remaining Carpenter Gothic churches is situated on a wildflower conservatory overlooking the bay.
Chino, California
A museum dedicated to restoring vintage aircraft, located at a working airport.
Alameda, California
A decommissioned Naval base now rents itself out for people who want to blow stuff up.
San Francisco, California
Home to one of the world’s largest collections of model yachts.
Berkeley, California
The century-old bell and clock tower at UC Berkeley is the third-tallest in the world, and has fossils.
Shandon, California
A remote crossroads honoring a fallen talent.
Sausalito, California
Concrete strongholds stand guard over the Golden Gate.
Pasadena, California
A Masterpiece with a Tragic History.
Sunnyvale, California
A giant can of fruit cocktail is all that remains of what was once the world's largest cannery.
Crockett, California
The remains of a deserted steamboat sit rusting beside an old ferry pier and an abandoned train platform.
Portola Valley, California
The Internet Age began with a transmission from this biker bar.