A collection of haunted objects and macabre oddities under one roof.

An exotic wildlife habitat right off The Strip.

Las Vegas's very own 40-foot-tall fire-spewing praying mantis.

“Live hard, ride fast, eat pizza” at this joint filled with Evel Knievel memorabilia.

This municipal playground was co-created by the father of one of the most playful characters ever.

The world's largest outdoor organ is played weekly by one of just two civic organists in the U.S.

This small, unassuming street is now a canvas for color and creativity.

An old saloon in the West filled with history, and according to some, a few dozen ghosts.

An artificial crater field that trained astronauts for lunar exploration.

“It's the quality” (but probably also the drive-through donut tunnel) that has attracted diners since 1968.

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

The first permanent memorial to a unique secret weapon of World War II.

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

The heads of two giant mythological water horses honor Scotland's horselord past.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

Colloquially known as “piss alley,” this narrow street filled with tiny bars and barbecue stands looks like it was pulled straight out of “Blade Runner.”

Japanese company creates clone dolls that reside in the "uncanny valley."

Once a black market electronics marketplace, now an otaku shopper's paradise.

Overlooked by many, the two famous Scottish warriors guard the main gate of Edinburgh Castle.

The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

A sweet symbol marks the place where torturous executions were once carried out.

Near the former site of numerous witch burnings, this lavish Edinburgh mainstay pays homage to Scotland's brutal history.

Eighty million natural history specimens call this gargantuan museum home.