Where a railroad loops under or over itself to rise or drop more than 70 feet in a short distance.

An artist's vision for connectivity spans seven continents and 16 countries.

This strangely vacant Western amusement seems to be an empty tribute to residents of Lucerne Valley.

The interior of the Overlook Hotel in "The Shining" was based on this Yosemite original.

This 1930s log cabin began as a taxidermy museum but is now a popular country music venue.

The first permanent memorial to a unique secret weapon of World War II.

Every year, festive decorations appear on this juniper tree located in the median strip of a busy highway.

This nearly 200-year-old restaurant's history includes an exiled French prince, JFK, and a very hungry Daniel Webster.

This enormous monument is one of the most iconic structures in Tokyo, rudely nicknamed "The Golden Turd."

L. Frank Baum wrote part of the "Wizard of Oz" series in this wooden Victorian beach resort.

The magic's in the hole!

It's easy to see why this eclectic architectural wonder has been dubbed the "Spaceship House."

These elusive, isolated rodents evolved into a distinct, locally iconic subspecies.

Come for the pizza, stay for a performance on the world's largest theater pipe organ.

A former department store turned into a quirky restaurant.

The peaceful space is adorned by paintings by the famed abstract artist Mark Rothko.

A trove of century-old litho stones from the Puck Building's printing days were discovered behind a cellar wall, and are now hanging in the store.

Whisper secrets in a busy station only to be heard on the other side of this acoustic arch.

A layered tribute to the work of mosaicist Isaiah Zagar.

Yo, Adrian!

Golden and naked, the figure that was once the highest point in New York is all that remains of the second Madison Square Garden.

The first American department store, and home to the largest operating musical instrument in the world.

Ant sculptures march up the side of what used to be an iconic spot in punk rock lore.

This spectacular track has run continuously since 1882.