A few iconic structures are all that remain of America’s first outdoor shopping mall.

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

From silent movie theater to rock &roll palace and beyond.

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

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

An outdoor sculpture park of giant pink robots and post-apocalyptic Christmas scenes.

Traversing these canyons, visitors can take in stunning views and glimpses of the region's history.

This general store offers visitors a glimpse back into the 1930s.

A giant knight, sex education, date shakes, and Jesus coexist happily in this Coachella Valley desert oasis.

A beautiful and controversial modern sculpture that alludes to the Aztec past identity of the Virgin of Guadalupe and the phenomenon of syncretism.

This structure was moved nearly 40 feet while people continued working inside it.

Yo, Adrian!

This historic hotel invented the chocolate brownie.

A century-old hotspot for jazz, frequented by everyone from Charlie Chaplin to Al Capone.

Tiki luxury on Nob Hill.

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

Wall to wall taxidermy at Denver's oldest and most exotic steakhouse.

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

San Diego's most historic and haunted home.

Beneath a Virginia City bar is the entrance to an abandoned gold mine.

A Mexican Romeo-and-Juliet-esque legend has given this super-narrow alleyway a reputation for romance.

Mexico's astounding mummy museum with "the world's smallest mummy."

A memorial to the unknown and unheralded men and women of the Cold War military and intelligence services.

This incredible collection of vintage pinball machines can be played at 25 cents a pop.