The second-largest giant sequoia in the world.

View the California coastline (and the home of Barbara Streisand) inch by inch with stunning, government-sanctioned aerial photography.

Traversing these canyons, visitors can take in stunning views and glimpses of the region's history.

This ramshackle ghost town is comprised of mining-era buildings collected from around the region.

One of the last free public hot springs is decorated with hippie art.

A collection of 20th-century automata, penny arcade games, and musical contraptions.

Quite simply the largest tree in the world (by volume).

A unique work of outsider art sourced from scrap metals and signifies conservation.

A toweringly silly piece of modern art has been delighting locals since the 1980s.

Where the author wrote her beloved "Little House" books.

The first declared National Monument in the United States.

Once used as a deterrent to drinking alcohol.

This rare triple-jurisdiction drawbridge passes through Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.

This bug-eyed water wheel uses the power of the Sun to clean up Baltimore Harbor.

The land is home to swimming ponies and a legendary 18th-century treasure.

This red-eyed chrome beast pays homage to the popular modern myth of West Virginia's insectoid monster.

One day a year it is legal to jump off of this astoundingly tall bridge that spans an Appalachian gorge.

A small storefront museum explores the history and myth of West Virginia's famous urban legend.

Fuel your honky-tonking with this venue's unbeatable “Recession Special.”

Elvis's own personal tropical hideaway.

This Memphis recording studio launched the careers of Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, and Elvis Presley.

At 135 years old and counting, this historic print shop is heaven for poster nerds and music buffs.

A wonderful display of arts and crafts handmade by local artisans in the Southern Appalachians.

These four islands right offshore have waterfalls, colorful lights, fancy buildings, and a secret purpose.