A replica of the first public theater built in California.

Art Deco stylings conceal the true nature of this bridge.

Pillars made of 700 pieces of luggage climb to the ceiling of Sacramento Airport's baggage claim.

The last of a gourmet supermarket chain, this store helped spark California's Food Revolution.

This 15-story mural celebrates the 50th anniversary of the musician's iconic "At Folsom Prison" album.

A mesmerizing disco ball-like sculpture along the Sacramento River Walk.

At this 1940s-era neighborhood favorite, you can still drink a cherry phosphate.

Before it was abandoned and left to rust alongside the road, this riverboat starred in a John Wayne movie.

What is the Thing?

The largest copper mine in Arizona, this enormous open pit emerges from the hills like an alien landscape.

This Old West prison built into the side of a cliff was said to be inescapable.

The story of Two Guns, Arizona could easily be described as a Shakespearian tragedy on Route 66.

This is one really big nut.

A regular looking rock with an unbelievable history.

Experience a quartz crystal sound bath inside a storied, all-wood sound-chamber.

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

An eclectic trailer park retreat in the middle of the California desert.

Explore 10 acres of environmental sculptures.

This iconic L.A. bookshop is housed in an abandoned bank—both symbolic and chic.

The unusual burial monument of Arizona's first governor.

A former department store turned into a quirky restaurant.

A geological mystery on Camelback Mountain.

This striking public art installation is suspended above a public park, designed to gently move in the breeze.

Open since 1938, this diner has kept its fountain, malt machine, and all the gum that greasers left beneath its counter.