Dramatic river bend surrounds a natural red-rocked pedestal.

Most-visited and most-photographed slot canyon in the American Southwest.

France's most famous cemetery, with some of its most curious tombs.

This private residence was the template for one of the most beloved television homes of all time.

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

Megachurch turned Catholic church comprised of 10,000 glass panes.

Oldest building in California still in use.

An exotic wildlife habitat right off The Strip.

Dyed by iron oxide over centuries, these sandstone rocks rise thousands of feet into the sky.

A wall of chewing gum moonlights as collective art.

A museum dedicated to the history and exploration of both popular music and science fiction.

A walk through the historic city center, under the streets of Seattle.

The most confusing clock in New York.

Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.

A hot dog stand where the heads are just as hot as the dogs.

Hindu temple of the dead home to hundreds of long-tailed macaques.

Colorado Boulevard’s historic bookstore, operating since the bustling city of Pasadena was merely some orange groves and a few ostrich farms.

One of Hollywood’s favorite government buildings.

A nursery specializing in strange and beautiful succulents and cacti.

There are lots of hands and feet stamped in the cement in front of Grauman’s Chinese Theater, but Mel left behind something extra.

Hollywood's most famous landmark, the "temporary" sign that has stood for decades longer than intended.

Crypt mausoleum in cathedral's basement contains relics of third century Roman martyr, Saint Vibiana.

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

An historic and oft-filmed spot for musclebound iron pumpers on the Pacific coast.