Tiki luxury on Nob Hill.

In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.

Visit a remnant California's Gold Rush, which locals claim is haunted by spirits from the past.

This pristine World War II airfield gives a comprehensive look at atomic development and aviation history.

What once housed a private club catering to Comstock Lode elite is now considered one of the West’s most haunted spaces.

A replica of the first public theater built in California.

The California capital city once stood 10 feet lower than it does today.

This 15-story mural celebrates the 50th anniversary of the musician's iconic "At Folsom Prison" album.

The last of a gourmet supermarket chain, this store helped spark California's Food Revolution.

The tallest bridge in California was constructed for a project that was eventually cancelled.

A working miniature city designed to teach kids about safety and presumably city planning.

Dentist's hated concrete colossi are now beloved icons of the community.

The set location for a 1987 cult classic draws international film buffs to the middle of the Mojave Desert.

This steep cable railway has been hoisting passengers in the heart of Québec City for over a century.

This lovely, if imposing, piece of Canadian gothic is possibly the most photographed hotel in the world.

Concrete pillars provide a beautiful canvas for Quebec City's graffiti artists.

This colorful theme park dedicated the official fruit of Maine serves sweet, tasty treats.

This waterfront museum in Maine is dedicated to the history of the smoked-herring trade.

This candy-striped tower is the farthest east you can go in the United States.

A charming museum of natural history featuring dioramas and exhibits made entirely by college students.

The first handmade canoe built by members of the Passamaquoddy in over a century.

Soul-soothing fish congee awaits at one of Hong Kong’s remaining dai pai dongs.

This no-frills joint has some of the most sublime Cantonese barbecue in town.

A giant fiberglass Muffler Man found new life as a rodeo guardian.