This old-world mansion with lush gardens is a gem in the heart of Silicon Valley.

The famous blue house from the classic horror film "Halloween" is now a local landmark.

This scrap yard doubles as a naive art gallery full of found art and farm animals.

Hike the unusual hoodoos and rock formations that form this little-known natural wonder.

These mid-century motels once housed the workers who built the Glen Canyon Dam.

The handsome statue is a tribute to the post riders who traversed 52 miles of tough Arizona terrain.

The eroded core of an ancient volcano is now accessible by a short hike.

It's easy to forget what century it is as you wander this rustic homestead.

A roadside attraction filled with an astounding array of gloriously wacky vehicles.

The fictional star of "Breaking Bad" is memorialized with a real-life gravestone in his hometown.

This sparsely populated town offers a look back in time.

Once called the Jersey Lilly, this former saloon was the domain of infamous Judge Roy Bean.

Not everything is bigger in Texas.

A quirky collection of old chairs fills a random vacant lot in suburban Texas.

“Live hard, ride fast, eat pizza” at this joint filled with Evel Knievel memorabilia.

This historic estate on the east shore of Lake Tahoe was home to an eccentric millionaire (and his pet elephant, Mingo).

A relic from a forgotten bakery chain still spins atop a diner.

A giant knight, sex education, date shakes, and Jesus coexist happily in this Coachella Valley desert oasis.

This magnificent mausoleum is as much a work of art as it is a historic resting place.

Colorful Native American paintings are hidden within this small cavern.

Eat a tasty meal in the house where John Steinbeck was born.

Like a kitschy mirage in the Mojave, this eatery serves up classic 50s-style diner meals and a dinosaur sculpture garden.

This “living museum” at UCLA exhibits thousands of plant species from all over the world.

The final resting place of one of Hollywood’s most prolific and talented actors is on the grounds of a California Mission.