One of the most scenic stretches of road in America winds between some of the country's oldest trees.

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

A look into the Church of Scientology's deeply unfavorable view of psychiatry.

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

A hotel and restaurant serving as the mecca of kitsch.

The private clubhouse for the members of the Academy of Magical Arts.

This strange seaside tower got its name from a wealthy eccentric who would hide coins among its stones.

Crypt mausoleum in cathedral's basement contains relics of third century Roman martyr, Saint Vibiana.

The rocks in this arid basin leave trails of movement behind them.

World's largest collection of serial killer artwork and other macabre exhibits.

A peculiar mansion built by the troubled heir to the Winchester Rifle Company fortune.

A huge musical instrument played by the ocean.

A piece of the iconic wall found an unlikely new home in a Vegas bathroom.

A homage to the King at the hotel where he revived his career.

A new kind of theme park for adults off the Las Vegas Strip.

The house where Good Will Hunting was written is a surreal fairytale abode.

Storybook cottage in Beverly Hills was once the site of 1920s silent film studio, affectionately known as "The Witch's House."

Home to secret Eastern Bloc spy equipment and the largest stretch of the original Berlin Wall outside of Germany.

A stellar example of Art & Crafts architecture, and a movie set to boot.

Contemporary art inspired by natural history and science drawing on ancient techniques in a modern world.

One of Hollywood’s favorite government buildings.

Two groundbreaking brothers from Pasadena.

Where the rich wintered in Pasadena.

In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.