Over 300 taxidermied animals in a Californian restaurant make for a taxidermist's dream and an animal lover's nightmare.

This cabin once belonged to one of California's original settlers.

A public art installation featuring clawfoot bathtubs on stilts sparks admiration and controversy from locals.

This California town keeps a graveyard of its retired, decorated fire hydrants.

These subterranean storage areas hold emergency water reserves.

Chevron maintains one “Standard” brand station per state so it doesn’t lose the trademark.

This private residence was the template for one of the most beloved television homes of all time.

The giant pair of sexy legs sticking out the window of this costume store have become its main draw.

An artsy hidden staircase leads to breathtaking views of San Francisco.

There is no trying to fall in love with this Star Wars fountain, you just do or do not.

The last remaining relic of San Francisco's glittering 1915 Panama Pacific Exposition.

At the base of the Golden Gate Bridge, a small sign basically begs for a high-five.

Beneath the southern end of the Golden Gate Bridge is the “Gibraltar of the West Coast,” a fort built to protect the San Francisco Bay from naval attack.

Inside this museum, the history of the Walt Disney Family empire is on full display.

Get lost in this haunting fairytale art walk through a man-made eucalyptus grove.

This parking garage was the site of what was - at the time - the largest cash robbery in history.

The colonial home of Paul Revere during the American Revolution.

The world’s oldest active sailing ship.

This small shop walked so America could run on Dunkin'.

This no-frills bar in rural Wisconsin has become a haven for thirsty travelers.

Where the Model T was made and the assembly line was invented.

This elaborately-carved white marble fountain was built to stand outside the Detroit Opera House.

A wacky two-story folk-art assemblage of carved and found objects, with lights, motion, and sound now in need of financial support.

The concrete shell of an industry giant remains as a playground for graffiti artists, auto scrappers, and paintball warriors.