Although he donated over 3,000 acres to Los Angles, Griffith's life was marred by controversy.

This childhood throwback has hundreds of arcade games and pinball machines to transport you back in time.

A castle that was built stone by stone by an eccentric journalist.

Bug-devouring flora are the stars of a special wing of the glass conservatory.

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

The artwork that Italians felt California didn't deserve.

Victoriana on Orange Grove Avenue.

A British pub embodies the spirit of a California legend.

Originally the home of chewing gum mogul William Wrigely Jr, it is now the official offices of the Tournament of Roses.

The crumbling remains of a 19th century fortess.

A museum of unusual collections, mini-towns, and a half-dog, half-alligator.

This strange, small castle on the bayou has withstood the test of time and weather.

Once defending the city of New Orleans from invasion by sea, this fort faces an uncertain future.

A towering bronze statue memorializes the founding father of postwar American conservatism.

This rustic cabin, outfitted with gun slits, was once home to John D. Tewksbury, patriarch of the bloodiest family feud in American history.

The massive, incredibly rare instrument is over 11 feet tall with a range so deep it goes lower than humans can hear.

A serene temple with stunning stained glass hides in downtown Dallas.

This collection of bronze hands comes from astronauts, presidents, baseball greats, and more.

Cockroach Museum features roach celebrities and live hissing cockroaches.

Hidden within a spa in a Texas strip mall is a restaurant specializing in Eastern European foods.

The seamy, underground secrets of Portland's criminal past.