Historic marionette theater features thousands of handmade puppets and free cups of ice cream.

One of Los Angeles's first murals once vibrantly depicted the dangers of United States imperialism.

Celebrating the accomplishments of Black firefighters in Los Angeles.

First LEED-certified gas station in the United States.

Come crisp December nights, this fairly plain neighborhood becomes a holiday dream world.

Rainbow-hued local gem in Venice.

This historic Chinese church was relocated and revived as a museum that preserves and celebrates Chinese art, history, and culture.

The world's largest outdoor organ is played weekly by one of just two civic organists in the U.S.

An extraordinarily ornate museum in San Diego holds wondrous anthropological treasures.

This California eatery has made a name for itself by embracing Asia's rich history of eating bugs.

A macabre tour of Hollywood’s deadly history.

Medical and zoological curiosities for sale.

Venue for strange sideshow displays and musical acts.

A Los Angeles cemetery that was once at the center of a Supreme Court dispute.

A faux European lane smack dab in downtown L.A.

Panorama exhibition hall in old silent theater with a beautiful backyard garden.

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

A historic house in St. Louis was plagued by a series of suicides committed by family members involved in a successful brewery.

Tucked away behind the mansions of Mayfair, this picturesque garden is a hidden London treasure with a spooky past.

Legend says squeezing into this slender stone seat will make your wish come true.

This 400-year-old house tells a tale of witchcraft and woodwork.

Above an abandoned Underground station, this charming bookstore is home to strange antiquities and literary works.

Preserved baths in a Victorian-era spa town frequented by the most famous people of its day.

All unmarked mute swans on the Thames are owned by the Queen per a tradition that began in the 12th century.