Devoted Buddhists can earn enlightenment in the next life by crawling through this symbolic nostril.

After a profound show of devotion for his master, a dog becomes the symbol of loyalty for an entire nation.

An ancient Egyptian temple in the middle of Madrid, Spain.

Over two centuries old and counting, Madrid's massive botanical garden contains one of Europe's only desert environments.

A stone slab in Madrid marks the point from which the distances of Spain's national roads are measured.

A Mexican Romeo-and-Juliet-esque legend has given this super-narrow alleyway a reputation for romance.

Mexico's astounding mummy museum with "the world's smallest mummy."

These delicate buggers are some of the rarest fossils that have bubbled up from the Tar Pits.

A sign at the end of the Santa Monica Pier marks the traditional end of the legendary American highway.

In one Santa Monica parking lot a mushroom cloud made of chains heralds a message of peace.

Her final resting place was intended to be modest and private, but the power of her popularity continues to draw visitors.

This traditional garden in the San Fernando Valley doubled for Star Fleet Academy, and is irrigated entirely by wastewater.

Rare collectibles from automated musical instruments to 250 unique automobiles.

This historic tower in the California desert promises visitors a "vortex of good vibes".

Walk through the actual strap iron cells and solitary chambers of Arizona Territory’s first prison.

This dormant volcanic crater has been converted from a roiling pit of magma to a pleasant hiking spot.

This memorial pyramid marker honors one of the United States Government's first official camel riders.

Stripes of flowers bloom each spring in a 50 acre rainbow of color.

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

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

Once strictly off-limits, this lower level housing curious and priceless vehicles of the Petersen Automotive Museum is now open to the public.

The L.A. Zoo has a secret garden of rare bootleg cycads, a palm specimen dating back 280 million years.

Wild West history in Hollywood style.

Hiding amid the largest camellia collection in the country lies a charming children's maze, donated by a secret admirer.