This water tower slanted at an uncomfortable angle off the old Route 66 was an ingenious marketing ploy.

A clear blue swimming hole with hidden caves, still unexplored.

A one-of-a-kind sundial at the Very Large Array honors a radio astronomy pioneer, incorporating the original piers from his breakthrough radio telescope.

According to one local tradition, the entrance to the Voodoo underworld can be found in New Orleans through seven gates scattered throughout the city's French Quarter.

Introducing the Green Fairy to her fawning masses.

An abandoned underground bunker not far from downtown New Orleans.

A calm and comfortable place to hang out with cats and kittens up for adoption.

It's clear this abandoned Art Deco gem was no ordinary cleaners.

An impressive collection of dollhouses and an homage to the frog-leg canning industry.

Once defending the city of New Orleans from invasion by sea, this fort faces an uncertain future.

By day this New Orleans square is for pedestrians, but by night it is a kingdom of kittens.

This New Orleans tree is filled with hidden chimes that produce a carefully tuned melody.

This symbolic piece of New Orleans architecture is also home to a few ghastly stories.

A snapshot of the city's fascinating voodoo culture.

The final resting place of New Orleans' most famous voodoo priestess.

An unexpected and peaceful oasis on a hillside.

L. Frank Baum wrote part of the "Wizard of Oz" series in this wooden Victorian beach resort.

A 50-foot tile mural mosaic for the 100-year anniversary of the Statue of Liberty.

These two monoliths have stood at the entrance to the neighborhood since the days it was called "Hollywoodland."

This symbol of peace is appropriately positioned overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

One of the world's longest murals depicts the history of diversity in Los Angeles.

Her final resting place was intended to be modest and private, but the power of her popularity continues to draw visitors.

The so-called "Statue of Liberty of Los Angeles" is on a one mutant mission to keep L.A. weird.