The remnants of this Douglas fir predate Columbus's arrival in North America.

This pebble beach is so beautiful that taking its rocks is against the law.

Vikings and Evangelicals have both had a hand in this replica medieval church.

The oldest continuously-operating tavern in Wisconsin used a clever loophole to serve alcohol during Prohibition.

A lovely hidden waterfall right off the highway is well worth a stop.

Restaurant in Northern Wisconsin comes with a unique feature: a grassy roof covered in living goats.

This national park on the shore of Lake Michigan features remarkable dunes that lie at the heart of a Chippewa legend.

Established in the '60s, a family-owned tropical drink bar founded by Ray Buhen, bartender to the stars.

One of Los Angeles's first murals once vibrantly depicted the dangers of United States imperialism.

A classic American barn that was the home of a classic American television star.

An expansive book store, art gallery, and curio shop with wares ranging from tarot cards to novelty socks.

This “living museum” at UCLA exhibits thousands of plant species from all over the world.

Though tiki culture has gone in and out of fashion, the Tonga Hut has always been flying the flag in Los Angeles.

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

From pre-war whiskey cocktails to prohibition-era speakeasy secrecy, this bar has seen it all.

Nancy Thompson's Home from "A Nightmare on Elm Street."

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

The neighborhood shop is a sort of tiny cactus museum full of exotic specimens you can take home.

A psychedelic tribute to one of Georgia's most unique artistic visionaries, out of place and time in the heart of Atlanta.

One of corporate America's best-kept secrets is also one of the most publicly displayed.

This small cemetery is all that remains of Atlanta's first Black communities.

Suspended above the ground in a thicket of towering Georgia trees is a modern architectural wonder.

The largest puppetry museum in the United States houses the world's most complete collection of Jim Henson artifacts.

Mai Tais and Navy Grog served up in one of the original tiki bars.