The highest point in Alabama was almost completely deforested, but is now home to protected towers and trees.

Reclaimed by nature, the ruins of Doodletown, New York are remnants of a town consumed by a state park.

The poet's been ambling through these New York woods since 1940.

A natural history museum with an extensive collection of bird dioramas.

The largest public collection of roses in the United States.

A 19th-century Baja cantina that many say is the birthplace of the margarita.

An island graveyard with spectacular views of the Caribbean.

One of Mexico's youngest major cities still holds on to this structure representing its short modern history.

The marker offers a rare chance to be in four U.S. states at once, though there's some controversy over its geographic accuracy.

Formerly the world's largest, this Willy Wonka-esque contraption runs 24/7.

A homage to the King at the hotel where he revived his career.

Dyed by iron oxide over centuries, these sandstone rocks rise thousands of feet into the sky.

The neon signs from Las Vegas' past find their final resting place at this unusual graveyard.

This dormant volcanic crater has been converted from a roiling pit of magma to a pleasant hiking spot.

The most isolated mailbox in America lets desert travelers record their passing.

The abandoned train depot now doubles as a well-placed rest stop for those who take the road less traveled.

Hidden in one of the skyscrapers on Bunker Hill, this museum features an 1895 stagecoach and peers into California’s gold-lined history.

This museum is a music lover's introduction to the iconic venue.

Built in 1899, this luxurious home was part of one of the first gated communities in Los Angeles.

A miniature train theme park, free to the public, laying at the base of the Santa Monica Mountains.

Although he donated over 3,000 acres to Los Angles, Griffith's life was marred by controversy.

Opened as part of the New Deal, the training facility now features World War II-era structures and a pylon that once stood at the World Trade Center.

This nondescript tunnel has been featured in a number of iconic movies, from “Roger Rabbit” to “Back to the Future.”

The neighborhood of Eagle Rock is named after a gigantic boulder with a shadowy surprise.