The overgrown ruins of a once thriving World War I-era copper mine.

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

An extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts and mummies.

The headquarters of a secretive order is also a beautifully-designed park.

A classic carnival ride that was carved to be untouchable.

This tree has witnessed nearly 1,000 years of history.

Stroll through a wonderland of stupendous moss-covered trees.

Pulled from the rubble of one of the worst modern tragedies, a steel crossbeam became a symbol of hope for New Yorkers.

This museum devoted to the gothic author holds such interesting ephemera as his socks and walking stick.

This historic sunny-yellow building has an unfortunate connection to the sinking of the Titanic.

The arch that celebrated the completion of the Lincoln and Victory highways.

Despite being a perfectly pleasant place to be, Loyalton can't seem to attract any visitors.

One woman's Viking Castle on Lake Tahoe.

The only museum of sake in the United States is nestled in an unlikely California college town.

Thousands of crosses and markers for soldiers who lost their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan blanket a California hillside.

A peculiar mansion built by the troubled heir to the Winchester Rifle Company fortune.

Nelson Mandela lived here with his family from 1946 until his arrest in 1962.

Two giant painted cooling towers make for one of the world’s most epic bungee jumps.

Enormous crabs, bioluminescent jellies, and other amazing creatures from the ocean’s depths—some of which are in an aquarium for the first time ever.

One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.

This municipal playground was co-created by the father of one of the most playful characters ever.

This old-world mansion with lush gardens is a gem in the heart of Silicon Valley.

A classically inspired temple in Redwood City.

A burnt orange monolithic dome structure perched on a hillside near Interstate 280.