A Swedenborgian glass church surrounded by redwoods sits perched atop a massive landslide area.

A replica viking ship from the Chicago World's Fair is still in dry dock in an Illinois park.

A century-old hotspot for jazz, frequented by everyone from Charlie Chaplin to Al Capone.

A lush green oasis in the middle of Chicago.

A speakeasy takes on Chicago's drinking culture.

This whimsical Oz-themed park had a wonderful impact on the surrounding neighborhood.

Beloved bar home to musicians of all eras and reputations.

Theater has had many different incarnations but has survived the ravages of time.

Nonprofit art center that promotes outsider, intuitive, and self-taught art.

Millions of dollars worth of sculpture decorate this Iowa city center.

A warning to the weak-kneed: This narrow bridge does its swinging eight stories high.

This simple home was the beginning of a long journey for the iconic Western film star.

A half-mile long and three stories high, this bridge over the Des Moines River Valley mimics a descent into a mine shaft.

A sculpture of the famous photograph stands on San Diego's "Greatest Generation Walk."

A "Titanic" superfan changed his name to Jack and set up this strange shrine to the blockbuster, complete with Korean food and Tarot readings.

This tea house was a hand-built gift from Boulder's sister city in Tajikstan.

A research lab and hands-on museum where visitors can experiment with retro technology.

A technicolor place of worship for Elevationists.

The spot in the Mile-High City that's exactly 5,280 feet above sea level (at least for now).

One of the greatest heroes of the Titanic tragedy came from humble beginnings to this beautiful home.

Over 1.3 million confiscated wildlife products fill this macabre menagerie of illegal animal specimens.

The world's largest carnivore sanctuary is home to over 450 meat-eating rescues.