These black pillars of volcanic basalt seem to call mountain climbers with an unbreakable siren song.

A very tiny church, bisected by a now-dead oak tree and marooned in the middle of a shopping center parking lot.

Small sculpted heads of prominent phrenologists mark the outside of their former headquarters.

The only fully-realized skyscraper built by the famed American architect, Frank Lloyd Wright.

Designed by Alfred Caldwel, this landscape showcases his vision of a native garden.

A tribute to the artist and activist who created the rainbow pride flag.

Built in 1899, this luxurious home was part of one of the first gated communities in Los Angeles.

An open-air, roadside eatery celebrating a historic indigenous cuisine of complicated significance.

Founded by members of the Tohono O’odham Nation, this one-room joint's James Beard–winning fry bread is light as a cloud.

This bakery sits on the site of the Black Panther Party's first headquarters.

The eccentric and colorful pavilions of Tower Grove park are a beloved and overlooked symbol. 

An oft-overlooked, magically musical monolith that stands majestically between Arlington Cemetery and the Iwo Jima Memorial.

This Art-Deco movie palace is the oldest independent cinema in Atlanta.

From banquet hall to Masonic Lodge and now concert venue, Ganz Hall is a breathtaking glimpse of into the golden age of American architecture.

The Harlem Renaissance poet and activist wrote, organized, and hosted travelers in this Lynchburg, Virginia oasis.

Mural fragments and various sculptures honor the longtime artist.

At the base of the Spring Mountains, a unique nursery packed with desert plants.

Prayers and messages of hope decorate the ceramic tiles of this pavilion.

This refurbished gas station is one of the oldest in Texas, located on the original Route 66.

This concrete sculpture features a woman opening her heart to showcase a beautiful fern.

On the upper deck of this church-owned parking garage stand eight pillars topped with different Catholic saints.

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

This restaurant features Native American foods from across the country.

One of the oldest used bookstores in the U.S. has been selling antiquarian treasures since 1825.