The palatial McDonald's that inspired Wesley Willis.

A Japanese temple, old German townhouses, and public chess tables offer a peaceful escape from the bustle of the North Side.

A curious collection of miniatures in a quiet corner of the Chicago Children's Museum.

The site of the first couple's first kiss is commemorated by the most adorable presidential monument ever.

A Bibliophile's Dream.

A giant bronze coil of feces is both a tribute to doggie defecation and a reminder to pick it up.

This magnificent Cincinnati graveyard is also a popular public park.

Nondescript elevator doors open to reveal a stunning, surreal world.

Inside the unassuming cemetery chapel is a magnificent stained glass window and mosaics.

The hidden jewel of Disneyland: a members only playground for the Disney elite.

An extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts and mummies.

This private residence was the template for one of the most beloved television homes of all time.

Ingenious bakery opens up the first Cupcake ATM at their flagship location in Beverly Hills.

A bigger-than-life pun that has become a beacon of altruism.

The abandoned personal amusement park of the King of Pop.

Most famous work of one of Frank Lloyd Wright's sons.

A pair of slides and a tree-lined stair corridor have been an urban oasis for nearly 40 years.

Each year these high desert hills are absolutely covered with poppy flowers in a surreal show of nature.

Relics of the 1894 Midwinter Exposition continue to delight visitors today.

Hidden in the hills of Hollywood, this secluded Oz-themed garden is dotted with dozens of thrones.

Shop selling 500 flavors of soda has something for everyone.

Bring your own cardboard to the slippery slopes of concrete hidden in a neighborhood park.

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

Non-profit time travel mart sells goods you would need for a trip through the fourth dimension.