A decommissioned Naval base now rents itself out for people who want to blow stuff up.

A playground built by the kids that is a child's wonderland, and a helicopter parent's nightmare.

An art collective teaching the more fiery, metal-y art forms.

Worker-owned cooperative and resource for those looking to lighten their ecological footprint.

This Oakland fairytale kingdom, fiercely devoted to childlike whimsy, was an early inspiration for Disneyland.

Julia Morgan's Moorish-Gothic labyrinth of fountains, trees, natural light and Oakland's notable dead.

The Denver airport is guarded by a 32-foot-tall sculpture of a demonic horse.

On any given day this sprawling market houses literally tons of government-regulated gold, gems, and precious metals.

Climb to the top of the world's largest seated bronze Buddha.

A colossal floating restaurant built to look like a ancient Chinese imperial palace.

Officially named the "Loneliest Road in America," this barren stretch of Nevada road offers almost nothing but sky and open fields.

Strange physical sensations and optical contradictions keep visitors coming back for more.

A 125-meter long "tribute to the Brazilian people."

Beautiful public park off the beaten path and away from tourists.

This striking, two-toned confluence of rivers is visible from space.

A beautiful opera house in the heart of Amazonia has recently restarted performances after a 90-year hiatus.

The Wonder Road aka Doobie Lane, a mile-long strip of dirt road filled with folk art.

A collision of human error and natural geothermal pressure created this rainbow-colored geologic wonder.

What was once the largest NFL stadium.

"The Most Boring Road in the State."

Controversial tribute to the heavyweight champion boxer who grew up in Detroit.

The fifth-longest suspension bridge the world, connecting one Michigan peninsula to another.

A crumbling mountain resort that looks like it was abandoned in an instant.

A sealed test tube said to hold Thomas Edison's dying breath was given to the inventor's friend and mentee, Henry Ford.