A unique museum where guests can rent and operate a locomotive.

Inside this Icelandic greenhouse, geothermal energy keeps tomatoes warm and growing.

This remote eatery and museum is preserved as a time capsule of a small Icelandic fishing town.

Iceland's largest lagoon is home to stunning multi-colored icebergs.

This eye-popping Icelandic crater lake is surrounded by red volcanic rock.

This fantastical waterfall is hidden in a cave located in a cracked cliff.

Rising from the sea like a stone monster.

The unique waterfall in Iceland's south features a backdrop of geometric black lava columns.

While not recognized by Guinness, this chocolate waterfall is likely to be the world's largest.

A rare chance to get up close and personal with a 13-mile ribbon of ice near downtown Juneau.

Upside-down trees serve as natural flower pots in this hanging garden of Alaska.

A common entry point to the Griffith Observatory trail holds its own wonders.

Once strictly off-limits, this lower level housing curious and priceless vehicles of the Petersen Automotive Museum is now open to the public.

An expansive book store, art gallery, and curio shop with wares ranging from tarot cards to novelty socks.

Iconic Los Angeles residence famous for its 19 statues of Michelangelo's David.

A monthly street "service" of handmade puppets and live original puppets, whose devotees profess has the power to change lives.

Hidden in the hills of Hollywood, this secluded Oz-themed garden is dotted with dozens of thrones.

Most famous work of one of Frank Lloyd Wright's sons.

Medical and zoological curiosities for sale.

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

This collector's home is a constant work in progress.

Instead of hoofing it up steep stairs, residents can hitch a ride on this private lift.

A quirky collection of figurines backdropped by city views is hidden next to a popular restaurant in the Hollywood hills.

Inside this clubhouse is a cinephile's paradise.