The American Revolution was galvanized into serious action due to the tragic clash with British soldiers that occurred at this location.

Macabre headstones carved with winged skulls, dancing skeletons, and pithy reminders of impending death.

Two thousand artifacts from around the world collected by one woman who loved to travel.

The mall's looks were inspired by the cowboy extras who used to meet up—and cause real trouble—at this Hollywood hub.

A few iconic structures are all that remain of America’s first outdoor shopping mall.

A lonely Gondola stuck on a traffic circle sits in a spot where it once would have floated down the Grand Canal.

A cult following celebrates the legend that belies this curious podiatrists' office sign which has worked its way into song, literature, animation, and the visual arts.

The decor of this Hollywood movie palace just barely predated the opening of King Tut's tomb.

This peaceful garden is hidden on the grounds of a spiritual organization founded by a pioneer yogi.

The blinking light atop the iconic landmark has been sending secret messages for decades.

From sax to spuds, get 'em all at this landmark music establishment.

An historic and oft-filmed spot for musclebound iron pumpers on the Pacific coast.

Hollywood's oldest hotel is the site of the first Academy Awards, the birthplace of Marilyn Monroe's career, and the home of Montgomery Clift's ghost.

A free library to stumble across, one of many placed worldwide if you know where to look.

A three-story, three-dimensional hobo clown in a tutu welcomes CVS shoppers.

There are lots of hands and feet stamped in the cement in front of Grauman’s Chinese Theater, but Mel left behind something extra.

A Bicycle Path in the Sky.

This symbol of peace is appropriately positioned overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

L.A.'s oldest operating bowling alley is a beautifully restored homage to its speakeasy days.

This star-studded Old Hollywood restaurant is where fettuccine Alfredo made its United States debut.

Beautiful Victorian buildings from L.A.'s forgotten architectural past.

A common entry point to the Griffith Observatory trail holds its own wonders.

The so-called "Statue of Liberty of Los Angeles" is on a one mutant mission to keep L.A. weird.

The final resting place of a space program monolith.