An antique store houses the last operational diner from the defunct department store chain.

California's own majestic geyser is powered by a subterranean volcano.

The miraculous hydrant that saved the Mission District in 1906.

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

Portlandia is the second-largest copper repoussé statue in the United States.

A giant donut stands as a popular symbol of Los Angeles iconography.

A world-class observatory in the California desert.

This opulent hotel has been visited by Spider-Man, Charlie's Angels, and the Ghostbusters.

The fossilized remains of ancient California redwoods.

Earth's tallest volcano is sacred to Native Hawaiians, and home to a dozen world-class observatories.

This quirky roadside attraction dives into the many theories surrounding North America's most infamous hairy cryptid.

This "second" cemetery represents New Orleans' attempt to keep cholera at bay.

The abandoned personal amusement park of the King of Pop.

This star-studded Old Hollywood restaurant is where fettuccine Alfredo made its United States debut.

One of the most enjoyable bits of history at Coney Island and “the most romantic ride in the world.”

This mosaic dedicated to John Lennon was tended for years by a Beatles super-fan.

The oldest burial ground in the city, final resting place of city founders, Ohlone natives and murderers alike.

The "world's biggest dinosaur" once housed a creationist museum in its abdomen.

The final resting place of a space program monolith.

New Orleans' famous cemetery, located on the site of a former race track.

Stripes of flowers bloom each spring in a 50 acre rainbow of color.

The one-time watch house for incoming ships at the Golden Gate now stands abandoned and hidden in trees.

A very classy 1920s-era bar right in Grand Central Station.

The magic's in the hole!