This traditional garden in the San Fernando Valley doubled for Star Fleet Academy, and is irrigated entirely by wastewater.

A gleaming white tower in ornate Indian style soars above the low-slung bungalows of north Tampa.

The largest university building in the West is a gothic masterpiece containing dozens of theme rooms based on different countries.

Comprehensive gaming collection of over 30,000 electronic games and consoles.

This imposing Masonic temple a mile from the White House was the first public library in Washington, D.C.

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

Nursery with extensive collection of flesh-eating plants operated by the author of "The Savage Garden."

Despite being one of the most photographed vistas in the Rockies these twin peaks are rightfully known as the "Deadly Bells."

This elaborate Hindu temple is located in a Chicago suburb, but looks like it was transported directly from India.

The first American department store, and home to the largest operating musical instrument in the world.

Despite a legend that says this highest peak in Oregon was climbed in high heels scores of people have died on its slopes.

This church in Pittsburgh is home to the largest collection of religious relics in North America.

Fittingly, America's museum of architecture is itself a magnificently designed old building.

Golden Gate Park's historic collection of plants.

A luxurious 1880s hotel with its fair share of Tiffany stained glass, Edison electricity, and of course, ghosts.

Largest collection of mounted dinosaur specimens in the world.

This historic hotel invented the chocolate brownie.

A turn-of-the-century architectural marvel built on healing mineral springs and salt licks.

The unbelievably opulent home built for an infamous newspaperman.

This concert pavilion on the shore of the Great Salt Lake has been destroyed by fire, water, and disinterest but keeps coming back.

This intricate Hindu temple is the largest of its kind outside of India itself and was constructed like a giant puzzle.

A century-old hotspot for jazz, frequented by everyone from Charlie Chaplin to Al Capone.

During the Industrial Revolution this “Temple of Invention” was full of intricate miniature machines and gadgets.

Walk through the history of American pop culture.