This vintage animatronics show is the Vegas version of a walk through the woods.

The miraculous hydrant that saved the Mission District in 1906.

Since 1973, this block has been home to the most concentrated collection of murals in San Francisco.

From Japan to Italy, this California park explores the world's cultures through their gardens.

Acres of natural wonders left behind by a socialite-turned-gardener.

Costumed elves and mountain bikers co-exist peacefully at this abandoned Christmas-themed adventure park.

The "world's biggest dinosaur" once housed a creationist museum in its abdomen.

In the days before HD projectors and IMAX, some of the most powerful projectors belonged to planetariums.

Oldest building in California still in use.

One of the largest helium balloons in the U.S. is a 112-foot ginormous orange.

Frida Kahlo's childhood home, now a museum of her life and works.

High atop a Mexican rainforest mountain, this ancient pyramid once drew pilgrims countries away.

An indigenous take on European design creates a stunning visual overload.

An Aztec temple, the largest man-made pyramid in the world, sits buried in earth with a Spanish church set on top.

The splendor of this 17th century golden chapel has led it to be called the "eighth wonder of the world."

This futuristic bridge is one of the longest self-anchored pedestrian bridges in the world.

Tijuana's legendary jai alai or "basque ball" palace is now a massive music venue.

This seaside production studio was built to film 'Titanic' and has been the wet set of choice for other Hollywood productions since.

Sloth rehabilitation center in the jungle of Costa Rica.

This Costa Rican chapel is the most metal church in the world, literally.

The oldest café in Montevideo preserves its history as the city's bohemian hub.

The design of the Palacio Salvo has been described as "a lighthouse on top of a building."

One of Chile's most active volcanoes is riddled with beautiful caves.

A 63-foot-tall swinging ball hypnotizes passersby, and proves to any remaining doubters that the Earth is spinning.