A hotel and restaurant serving as the mecca of kitsch.

A massive volcanic plug is now a protected area that hosts a number of bird species.

A remote crossroads honoring a fallen talent.

An alley covered with 20 years of bubble gum.

César Baldaccini's iconic sculpture of a 40-foot thumb stands tall in La Défense.

Commonly acknowledged as the only public monument to the Devil himself.

One of the last free public hot springs is decorated with hippie art.

Victoriana on Orange Grove Avenue.

Colorado Boulevard’s historic bookstore, operating since the bustling city of Pasadena was merely some orange groves and a few ostrich farms.

"The Star Factory" cranked out Hollywood stars like nobody's business.

One of Hollywood’s favorite government buildings.

Where the rich wintered in Pasadena.

Mid-Century Modern Meets Millionaire’s Row.

A Masterpiece with a Tragic History.

Originally the home of chewing gum mogul William Wrigely Jr, it is now the official offices of the Tournament of Roses.

A fantastical group of cliffside stairways, bridges, and twisting paths carved out of stone provide a surreal coastal hike.

Standing in a state of "arrested decay," this ghost town allows for a detailed peek into Gold Rush life in an unusually harsh climate.

Limestone caves with spectacular showcase chambers.

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

An arsenic-filled pool in the Grand Canyon takes on the appearance of a giant, overflowing pumpkin.

Tubing through a cave lit with glowworms is a magical underground experience.

Historic medieval fortified city in southwest France.

What was once a unique system of urban elevators is turning into a mechanical ruin.

A museum dedicated to the history and exploration of both popular music and science fiction.