Under the right circumstances, this waterfall in Yosemite briefly turns a luminescent fiery orange.

Fonts are born and bred here at the oldest letterpress type foundry in the United States.

The stones that traveled from Spain to eventually become a holy place for San Francisco's nature worshippers.

Golden Gate Park's historic collection of plants.

An essential stop before plundering, BYO Cutlass.

Small Island off the coast of Greenland.

A busy cafe better known for board games than food.

Pick up all of the cosmic knick-knacks under the sun or take a creative writing course, all offered in this novelty storefront.

These Pre-Columbian petroglyphs contain representations of birds, deer, hunters, and even some early Native flute players.

The fading, forgotten remains of a once bright and booming factory.

The world's largest military aircraft cemetery.

This San Diego museum, housed in a former Navy training facility, is dedicated to preserving women’s historic achievements.

The classic Atari game's iconic aliens have invaded downtown San Diego.

North America's largest accredited model railroad museum.

A charming 17th-century alley is lined with secondhand bookstores and antiquarian shops.

This iconic L.A. bookshop is housed in an abandoned bank—both symbolic and chic.

This 1920s Dutch barge is now a floating bookstore.

This London pub hides a peculiar secret: a recreation of the rooms shared at 221b Baker Street by Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.

The popularity of Sherlock Holmes led to the creation of his fictional address, turning the orderly London street numbers askew.

A 300-year-old tea shop that brought tea to the English people, not to mention the Queen herself.

Kings Cross Station pays tribute to its role in Britain's best-selling book series.

Every weekend, people gather here for a brief chance to see their loved ones on the other side of the United States–Mexico border.

An inconspicuous footbridge beloved by San Diego locals.

This shop specializes in oddities and Victorian-inspired wonders.