Los Angeles, California
The Adventurers' Club of Los Angeles
Hidden above a drug store on a nondescript corner of Lincoln Heights is a private clubhouse for intrepid explorers.
Places Wendy Jones Wants to Go
1989
Places I want to go
Places on this traveler's wishlist.
Los Angeles, California
Chicken Boy
The so-called "Statue of Liberty of Los Angeles" is on a one mutant mission to keep L.A. weird.
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society
World's oldest operating science fiction and fantasy club, once home to Ray Bradbury and L. Ron Hubbard.
Santa Clarita, California
Air Hollywood
No matter what it might seem like on film, most scenes filmed on a plane are filmed at this LA studio.
Los Angeles, California
Chemosphere
This ultra-modern home clings to the slope of the Hollywood Hills on a precarious stilt.
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Los Angeles, California
Cactus Store
The neighborhood shop is a sort of tiny cactus museum full of exotic specimens you can take home.
Los Angeles, California
Heritage Square Museum
Beautiful Victorian buildings from L.A.'s forgotten architectural past.
Los Angeles, California
Marilyn Monroe's Crypt
Her final resting place was intended to be modest and private, but the power of her popularity continues to draw visitors.
Los Angeles, California
Snow White Cottages
Magical-looking cottages that inspired one of the most famous animated films ever.
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Los Angeles, California
Café Jack
A "Titanic" superfan changed his name to Jack and set up this strange shrine to the blockbuster, complete with Korean food and Tarot readings.
Los Angeles, California
John Sowden House
Most famous work of one of Frank Lloyd Wright's sons.
Los Angeles, California
Bob Baker Marionette Theater
Historic marionette theater features thousands of handmade puppets and free cups of ice cream.
Los Angeles, California
Ferndell Nature Museum
A common entry point to the Griffith Observatory trail holds its own wonders.
Los Angeles, California
The Mar Vista Time Travel Mart
Sister store to the Echo Park Time Travel Store.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Sidewalk Harp
A whimsical sensor instrument for Minneapolitans to play on their walks to work.
Huot, Minnesota
Old Crossing Treaty Memorial
A lone bronze figure stands in memory of historic a 19th century land grab.
Good Thunder, Minnesota
Arnie Lillo
This metal shop's yard is filled with cutout art including an Eiffel Tower replica and Noah's Arch.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Grave of Hubert H. Humphrey
Vice President Humphrey's final resting place is tucked away in this cemetery along with a few other notable figures.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Thomas Sadler Roberts Bird Sanctuary
A hidden oasis in the heart of Minneapolis is also an Important Bird Area.
Minnetrista, Minnesota
Big Stone Mini Golf
Sculpture garden and miniature golf course blend together in the oversized backyard of a Minnesota sculptor.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Firefighters Hall and Museum
A Museum Dedicated to the Heroes That Fight Fire.
Duluth, Minnesota
Tom's Logging Camp
This quirky roadside attraction provides insight into Minnesota's logging history.
Duluth, Minnesota
Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum
Home to part of the world’s largest private collection of original manuscripts and documents.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Creative Ironwerks
A Foundry on a Sleepy Street.
