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Kwanu'sila the Thunderbird has been silently watching over Chicago for more than 100 years (kind of).

Designed by Alfred Caldwel, this landscape showcases his vision of a native garden.

A journey begins with a single step, and for many, the road-trip of a lifetime started at this Chicago intersection.

Where Cusack's record store from the film "High Fidelity" was located.

Internationally known record store and purveyor of "dusties."

A cooled lava flow from the Haleakalā volcano formed these surreal-looking columnar basalt structures.

This industrial area was the dumping ground for massive amounts of trash, some of which washes up as tiny bits of sea glass.

When California condors were hovering on the brink of extinction, this recovery program was charged with helping the birds thrive again.

This monster board rode a monster wave to break two world records.

The freeway that never was.

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

A treasure hunter's tiny bar, harboring celebrities since 1959.

Instead of hoofing it up steep stairs, residents can hitch a ride on this private lift.

A giant knight, sex education, date shakes, and Jesus coexist happily in this Coachella Valley desert oasis.

Elephant seals and sea lions have turned the abandoned buildings on this island into their endangered love shack.

A nursery specializing in strange and beautiful succulents and cacti.

An old California photo stand has been turned into a shrine to the cozy art of crochet.

Acres of natural wonders left behind by a socialite-turned-gardener.

This shop and studio is dedicated to the art of the book, from letterpress to bookbinding.

Panorama exhibition hall in old silent theater with a beautiful backyard garden.

A trash dump made beautiful by nature's power.

A library of rare occult books in Los Angeles.

One man's homage to the sun continues to grow like a glass fractal.

Non-profit time travel mart sells goods you would need for a trip through the fourth dimension.