This iconic L.A. bookshop is housed in an abandoned bank—both symbolic and chic.

The biggest pinball arcade in the world has over 600 pinball machines, and 300 arcade machines.

Quite simply the largest tree in the world (by volume).

The seawater playground of gilded-era San Francisco burned to the ground in 1966.

The largest permanent Monopoly board makes one of the longest games even bigger.

This naturally heated mountainous creek has created a group of neon blue pools of potentially deadly boiling water.

Eons old volcanic activity created one of the most stunning rock formations in the United States.

Aqueducts have dramatically changed this old lake, now home to tufa towers and its very own species of tiny brine shrimp.

An underground mansion with fruit-bearing trees and grapes growing beneath the surface of central California.

A house built from trash known as the poor man's Hearst Castle.

Life in this isolated, hilltop lighthouse was lonely, but it sure was lovely.

Three buildings constructed of over 25,000 multicolored glass bottles.

This Canadian island is a veritable garden of decay with countless abandoned structures dotting the landscape.

A rare opportunity to drive across the ocean floor.

The largest axe on the planet contains a time capsule that seems like it may never be discovered.

This monster fiberglass crustacean stands watch over the self-proclaimed "lobster capital of the world."

Iconic rock formations that allow for exploration during high or low tide.

The world's longest covered bridge is a quaint and incredible wooden tunnel.

A fake mine that was made using real mining techniques which is also used as a community center.

When zealous marijuana enthusiasts kept stealing the "Mile 420" highway marker, the State of Colorado got creative.

At this Denver landmark, the meals are compulsory, the sopapillas are complimentary, and the insanity is everywhere.

The clock that sets them all.

A roadside collection of over-sized iron creations that are a bit more macabre than most.

The granddaddy of all tourist traps, built on ice water, jackalopes, and a giant dinosaur.