South San Francisco, California
Wind Harp
A large instrument played by the wind.
Places I've been
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South San Francisco, California
A large instrument played by the wind.
Palo Alto, California
Rodin's famous depiction of Dante's 'Inferno', amidst a sculpture garden of many of his other works.
Joshua Tree, California
An old California photo stand has been turned into a shrine to the cozy art of crochet.
Oakland, California
This Oakland fairytale kingdom, fiercely devoted to childlike whimsy, was an early inspiration for Disneyland.
San Francisco, California
Golden Gate Park's historic collection of plants.
Los Angeles, California
An expansive book store, art gallery, and curio shop with wares ranging from tarot cards to novelty socks.
Joshua Tree, California
Explore 10 acres of environmental sculptures.
San Francisco, California
An artsy hidden staircase leads to breathtaking views of San Francisco.
Hiroshima, Japan
A plaque marks the site directly below the mid-air detonation of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima.
Hiroshima, Japan
Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.
Las Vegas, Nevada
These banned cigarette vending machines now sell little pieces of pocket-sized art.
St. Louis, Missouri
What was meant to be a temporary exhibit is now a permanent fixture at the St. Louis Zoo filled with beautiful birds.
St. Louis, Missouri
What was once a presidential estate is now an exotic menagerie and home to the Budweiser Clydesdales.
Avery Island, Louisiana
For 150 years one family has been producing the iconic hot sauce on a bayou island made of salt.
Tombstone, Arizona
A wild west cemetery in Tombstone, Arizona, provides a window into the Old West.
Boston, Massachusetts
A former waterfront market is now in the center of town due to some interesting Boston engineering.
Boston, Massachusetts
Berthed at the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston, "Old Ironsides" is the oldest commissioned warship still afloat.
Boston, Massachusetts
Macabre headstones carved with winged skulls, dancing skeletons, and pithy reminders of impending death.
Monterey, California
One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.
Berkeley, California
The Laureates here get something even more coveted than a Nobel Prize: free parking for life.
Hillsborough, California
This controversial depiction of the "Founder of California" looks as though it was sculpted from mashed potatoes.
Milpitas, California
This giant shopping mall still holds signs of its automotive past.
Alameda, California
A decommissioned Naval base now rents itself out for people who want to blow stuff up.
Berkeley, California
A 90-acre park on former landfill that hosts an annual kite festival.