A giant desert bird that once swung music fans at Coachella now has a home in a nearby traffic circle.

A former utopian healing center created by a huckster and built by derelicts.

Abandoned Air Force base that has fallen into disrepair.

A collection of memorabilia from the Beat era in the back of a San Francisco bookstore.

An extraordinary final resting place full of oversized art, amazing statues, and dead celebrities.

Dive bar built out of the remains of a whaling ship.

Spiral labyrinth hidden in the hills above Oakland, CA.

This unlicensed collection of fast-food memorabilia sits on the site of the first ever McDonald's restaurant.

In a city filled with Frank Gehry buildings, one stands out as one of the architect's weirder works.

A multimedia experience that chronicles the atrocities of racism.

A spiritual retreat in the heart of Los Angeles offers stunning gardens and a labyrinth to lose yourself in.

Magical-looking cottages that inspired one of the most famous animated films ever.

Historic funicular railway, believed to be the shortest railroad in the world.

America's most famous piece of self-built architecture.

This unique sanctuary invites you to interact with the beautiful birds.

A colorful square marks the heart of the city's LGBTQ community.

Overlooked by many, the two famous Scottish warriors guard the main gate of Edinburgh Castle.

This elaborate estate contains a stunning marble aviary, a sunken conservatory, and a magnificent music room with a two-story pipe organ.

A remote horde of architectural treasures fit for Indiana Jones.

The Victorian-era greenhouse is stuffed with tropical plants, and open 365 days a year.

A mythical chimera first sculpted in 1936 as a mix of the main animals of Texas livestock.

The Forest Service's surprisingly sophisticated collection of wildfire prevention art features America's most beloved bear.

Mediums from a psychic utopian community lead a trippy VR journey on a parked desert bus.

You can take a class, browse the library, or visit the lavish lair of an international men's humor society.