Louisa May Alcott based “Little Women” on her experiences growing up in this house with her sisters.

This picturesque abandoned home is rumored to be a spite house.

Palatial mansion estate used in films including "Flowers in the Attic" and "The Witches of Eastwick."

This landmark cemetery in Boston was created more than 300 years ago.

Dim sum, served in a grand old theater.

60 feet of towering steel balances gracefully.

Wild West history in Hollywood style.

The private clubhouse for the members of the Academy of Magical Arts.

A look into the Church of Scientology's deeply unfavorable view of psychiatry.

From pre-war whiskey cocktails to prohibition-era speakeasy secrecy, this bar has seen it all.

Come crisp December nights, this fairly plain neighborhood becomes a holiday dream world.

Medical and zoological curiosities for sale.

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

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

The beautiful 1920 Pantages Theatre remains hidden just underneath the LA Downtown Jewelry Exchange.

World's oldest operating science fiction and fantasy club, once home to Ray Bradbury and L. Ron Hubbard.

The programmatic glory of LA's giant whiskey barrel building has become an upscale reminder of the city's kitschy roadside past.

Sister store to the Echo Park Time Travel Store.

A faux European lane smack dab in downtown L.A.

The remains of the first punk club in L.A.

This Los Angeles animation studio is keeping the wonder of stop motion puppetry alive.

Established in the '60s, a family-owned tropical drink bar founded by Ray Buhen, bartender to the stars.

Non-profit time travel mart sells goods you would need for a trip through the fourth dimension.

Venue for strange sideshow displays and musical acts.