At this local mall, visitors are ushered through a 1940s jail exhibit.

Built for an exposition in 1915, these horticultural displays have stood the test of time.

The oldest attraction in Disneyland is a prehistoric stump that Walt may have bought for his wife.

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

An homage to the man who built California's version of Venice.

This San Diego museum, housed in a former Navy training facility, is dedicated to preserving women’s historic achievements.

An essential stop before plundering, BYO Cutlass.

A collection of 20th-century automata, penny arcade games, and musical contraptions.

Hollywood's most famous landmark, the "temporary" sign that has stood for decades longer than intended.

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

This innocuous New Mexico storefront was once the secret jump-off spot for Manhattan Project scientists.

Its collection includes a broad array of social, geographic, graphic design, and political history.

Spitalfields' regal market goat is said to be a monument to the area's migrant population but most are pretty sure it's just a goat.

The first geometric self-supporting spiral stairs in Britain are a truly beautiful sight.

Revel in the Victorian splendor of the world's oldest eating establishment inside a museum.

Scattered throughout London are ancient remnants of the city's former bounding wall.

This municipal playground was co-created by the father of one of the most playful characters ever.

Chewing gum tycoon's memorial lies perched over wife's botanical gardens on Santa Catalina Island.

In a city filled with Frank Gehry buildings, one stands out as one of the architect's weirder works.

America's most famous piece of self-built architecture.

Historic funicular railway, believed to be the shortest railroad in the world.

Depicting scenes of everyday life - and specific individuals - in Great Depression era San Francisco.

Relics of the 1894 Midwinter Exposition continue to delight visitors today.

A New England-style lighthouse along California's beautiful Highway 1 gets a re-do.