A glittering South Asian anomaly in a wealthy Los Angeles suburb.

Malibu's first beach home features an astonishing trove of ceramic tiles.

One of the first skyscrapers in Santa Monica, and a famous getaway for the Hollywood elite of then and now.

An offbeat angle on the ocean viewed through an antiquated lens.

A Looff creation in Santa Monica best described as “a California-Byzantine-Moorish-style fantasy.”

A second generation sun-powered marvel lights up the night.

This colorful gate stands as an entrance to the walled city of Old San Juan.

Paths are maintained, but trees have taken over plots.

A once-groundbreaking power plant turned into a hotel and mini-museum of archeological and geological wonders.

Classy up your Big Mac with bow-tied servers and chandeliers at the world's fanciest McDonald's.

In 1911 this intersection was called "the heaviest corner in the South," and outlandish claim that only grew wilder over the years.

The oldest liquor store in the country is a model of resilience and mischief.

A 315-foot spire jutting out from the Blue Ridge Mountains makes for breathtaking views.

The Wright Tavern is possibly the most important building in Concord Massachusetts to the American Revolution.

Built in 1821 using rooms from another estate, the Phillips House is the only historic home on scenic Chestnut Street open to the public.

Since it formed millions of years ago, this cave system has been a sacred burial ground, a Prohibition-era speakeasy, and the center of an amusement park.

This fountain was commissioned by a mother grieving over her son's passing.

This 880-acre facility is home to a massive collection of vintage motorcycles and cars, as well as a 2.38-mile race course.

The humble beginnings of one of America’s greatest songsmiths.

Thirteen pastel palaces in downtown Charleston add a gorgeous splash of color to the city.

Dine like an American revolutionary at Colonial Williamsburg.

This ruined fort and statue are a testament to the last king of Kaua‘i’s savvy diplomacy skills, which briefly brought Russians to Hawai‘i.

This giant pocket watch is the third iteration of a local landmark that has been standing just off the Santa Fe Plaza for over 100 years.

As the glaciers retreated out of northern Wisconsin, this unique natural wonder was crafted.