Costumed elves and mountain bikers co-exist peacefully at this abandoned Christmas-themed adventure park.

The "3rd largest" city in California is an empty mirage of suburbia in the middle of nowhere.

Where decommissioned airplanes and helicopters go to become part of Hollywood.

See four top-secret US spy aircraft of the Cold War era, including the legendary SR-71 Blackbird and the A-12 Oxcart.

A facility built in 1992 for an underground nuclear test remains in place today.

The largest man-made crater in the U.S. marks the spot where we once tested mining with nukes.

A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.

Colloquially known as “piss alley,” this narrow street filled with tiny bars and barbecue stands looks like it was pulled straight out of “Blade Runner.”

The oldest arboretum on the Dalmatian coast doubles as the gardens of Kings Landing in "Game of Thrones."

A record-size collection of wild-haired troll dolls tells the story of the mythical creature's roots in Scandinavian folklore.

This weird abode has inspired everything from the "House On Haunted Hil" to a robot hunter's pad.

The oldest private residence in New York City.

He’s not from around here.

Covered in tens of thousands of coats of paint, this Indiana attraction holds a world record all its own.

Because sometimes the most efficient route from A to B isn't a straight line.

A professional special effects makeup artist’s collection of horror creatures and one-of-a-kind recreations on display in downtown Boulder City.

This unassuming home was once “grand central station” for the Underground Railroad.

The grave of the iconic Kentucky Fried Chicken mascot features a bust of the man behind the goatee.

A full-scale replica of a 1774 colonial settlement in Kentucky.

This small museum is kept in a house that was integral to the genesis of Uncle Tom's Cabin.

How did a massive marine arthropod find its way to landlocked Ohio?

In this relatively flat state the highest point is an honored place.

This pair of eccentric Ohio castles were built by a pair of brothers who wanted to bring a bit of class to the Ohio wilderness.

These sub-farmland caves are home to a majestic stalactite known as the "Crystal King."