This small stone building, the final work of a renowned artist, offers a peaceful environment with radiant, colorful glass windows .

This eclectic Austin curiosity shop is home to all things strange and unusual.

Home to the largest urban bat colony in North America, estimated at 1.5 million bats.

This outdoor observatory offers stellar views and a scale model of our solar system.

The classic Atari game's iconic aliens have invaded downtown San Diego.

Three plaques mark the spot where the "forgotten father of broadcasting" worked.

A sparse, solitary sequoia still stands as a living tribute to the famous conservationist who planted it—but it's dying.

While you're unlikely to find riches here these days, this remote mine is a time capsule of the Gold Rush era.

Tucked away behind an unassuming set of shops is a must-see series of stunning murals.

The oldest orange tree in California spawned a generation of citrus farmers.

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

According to legend it was a nap taken under this tree that kicked off the California Gold Rush.

A pair of disused Los Angeles electrical poles now glow with delicate windows into the past.

A remote crossroads honoring a fallen talent.

This large pile of traveler-curated rocks by the dry lakebed is a longstanding tradition on the Old Mojave Road.

Of all the origin stories for weed's secret code, this one likely has the goods.

Traversing these canyons, visitors can take in stunning views and glimpses of the region's history.

In California, colorful roadside signs remind us all that love transcends borders.

This contorting sculpture is the tallest in San Francisco.

A pair of pure white felines guard the entrance to a spot of California real estate established as an artist's haven.

Wheels of chrome by the thousands adorn this California Historical Landmark.

Shoot for par over the bodies of the dead on this cemetery-cum-golf course.

A unique market that brings together various goods and cultures.

A 1920s home transformed into an immersive art experience, where every room is a portal to another realm.