The only standing town in the United States that early Chinese Americans built for themselves.

Founded in 1873 to support the needs of the gold mines flourishing nearby, this is the last water-powered foundry in the United States.

This fine-dining restaurant features native New Zealand ingredients and Māori cooking.

This artistic fountain display pays homage to this area's theatrical history.

Life in this isolated, hilltop lighthouse was lonely, but it sure was lovely.

A historic landmark and museum filled with curious objects representing the history of Key West.

The stately birthplace of California's statehood.

These structures were inspired by both Native American shelters as well as, strangely, an ice cream shop.

This 7th-century monastery was sacked by Saladin.

An unexpected connection to Chicago awaits visitors on an island just off the California coast.

Explore the wide world of desert plants at this unique Palm Springs botanical garden.

800 apricot trees honor Silicon Valley's agricultural history.

Every Sunday, this Thai temple in Berkeley serves a backyard brunch.

A unique piece of graffiti offers a little slice of local history and mystery.

This historical village takes you back to the 19th century.

The headquarters of the semiconductor giant has a 10,000-square-foot museum.

A hidden three-foot-wide house separates these two regal churches.

This museum covers 10,000 years of Pre-Columbian Latin American history.

A gap in the concrete has been transformed into a miniature playground for the mind.

The Internet Age began with a transmission from this biker bar.

This salad has two key ingredients: hearts of palm and green ice cream.

A museum dedicated to the former country.

One of the dwarven trees dates back to 1625 and survived the Hiroshima bombing.

The oldest house in the capital of Silicon Valley.