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

This quirky UFO-shaped curiosity is often mistaken for the airport’s control tower.

This centerpiece of the Hollywood & Highland shopping center is a recreation of a long-lost movie set.

The dramatic upward-curving roof is one of the most iconic examples of Googie architecture that still stands today.

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

The space-age building is home to one of the few remaining rotating restaurants in America, and the only one that inspired a 1980s sitcom.

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

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

A black and white mural stands out from its psychedelic surroundings.

Giant origami crease patterns engraved in Santa Monica intersections may even be visible from space.

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

An unreal vintage shop that wears its dadaist influence on its zombie fish.

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

Medical and zoological curiosities for sale.

Scores of vintage street lamps shine along L.A.’s Miracle Mile.

Touching mementoes from those who didn't make it back from World War I still hang in one of New York's oldest bars.

The largest collection of two headed animals in the world.

The wild west is still alive and well at this authentic mining town watering hole.

The best Tiki bar in Las Vegas.

Finally the worlds of UFO enthusiasts and beef jerky lovers have come together in this roadside shop.

This giant temperature attraction created some giant electric bills.

A man-made island in scenic San Francisco Bay.

A giant open-air sculpture made of over 200 full-sized boats.

The second-largest gold nugget in existence, displayed in a Las Vegas casino conveniently named the Golden Nugget.