San Francisco's newly reopened hands-on science museum.

One of the best absinthe distilleries in the United States.

Dive bar built out of the remains of a whaling ship.

A temple devoted to inner esoteric mysteries located in a California commercial strip.

The unedited photograph called "Bliss" has graced the screens of over a billion computers.

The timepiece that exonerated a labor radical accused of a parade bombing that killed ten people.

Its dark depths conceal millions of rare, delicate crystal formations.

Come for the records, stay for the retro pinball machines.

Eclectic collection of dark and macabre antiques.

A huge collection of rocks, gems, and crystals.

Wool processing mill in an unlikely location.

Pillars made of 700 pieces of luggage climb to the ceiling of Sacramento Airport's baggage claim.

Each summer, the migratory bats living beneath the bypass form "batnadoes" at dusk.

This 19th century train workshop is a treasure trove of railroad history.

A tiny survivor of the Donner Party disaster.

The capitol city's oldest existing cemetery.

800 apricot trees honor Silicon Valley's agricultural history.

From the Difference Engine to the Cray-1, all under one roof.

Rodin's famous depiction of Dante's 'Inferno', amidst a sculpture garden of many of his other works.

Anyone can control this glittery light installation with just a phone call.

The largest permanent Monopoly board makes one of the longest games even bigger.

The oldest house in the capital of Silicon Valley.

If you are looking for a used Russian battery, Chinese Ham Radio or other electronic oddities this Flea Market is a good place to start.

A popular tourist cave with a dark past.