Come for the speed, leave in love with the desert.

A 90-foot-tall psychedelic "tree" on the side of the highway has baffled passersby for decades.

This concert pavilion on the shore of the Great Salt Lake has been destroyed by fire, water, and disinterest but keeps coming back.

This cabin from the 1850s is one of the first structures built by Chinese immigrants in California.

The only working large-scale tea plantation in the United States.

An old whaling station now serves to give the public a look at the commercial whaling industry, no longer a part of Monterey's economy.

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

The oldest U.S. Government building in California, and it's State Historic Landmark #1.

L. Frank Baum wrote part of the "Wizard of Oz" series in this wooden Victorian beach resort.

Lucha Libre (Mexican Wrestling) themed taco shop.

A former waterfront market is now in the center of town due to some interesting Boston engineering.

Mrs. Mallard and her brood are a beloved fixture in Boston Public Garden.

Berthed at the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston, "Old Ironsides" is the oldest commissioned warship still afloat.

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

The underground hideout of a Japanese soldier for whom World War II ended in 1972.

Quirky castle designed by the American actor best known for portraying Sherlock Holmes on stage.

Holding multiple historical boats and an entire 19th century village, this New England attraction is the largest maritime museum in the world.

This strangely amalgamated museum explores the history of the Timex clock company as well as archaeology.

The world's most charming instant portrait studio also happens to be its smallest.

This functioning parish church is also the site of many concert performances due to its wonderful acoustics.

This one-room museum is dedicated to Norwegian history and jokes.

Historical Japanese-Dutch relations are honored with haunted rides and flower fields in this replica town.

This floating sculpture of ice is a poignant reminder of nature's power.

The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.