Where a staggering 747 ships were constructed during World War II.

Nose around a unique collection of more than 300 natural aromas used to craft perfume fragrances.

Where the polar bear watches over everything, and every drink is a double.

A historic hotel in an old California railroad town with a rowdy reputation.

Carved by a waterfall in a hard-to-reach rock formation, this heart-shaped rock has inspired romantics for decades.

Gift shop offering toe tags and chalk body beach towels tucked into a coroner's office.

Resting place of Hollywood's immortals is also site of summer film screenings.

This shop specializes in oddities and Victorian-inspired wonders.

Medical and zoological curiosities for sale.

A 100-year-old purveyor of curiosities, curios, and kitsch featuring mummies, shrunken heads, and a Fiji Mermaid.

A hand-built folk art installation covered with messages of God's love.

Giant Redwood-themed cafeteria operates under the golden rule, "Dine Free Unless Delighted."

Under the right circumstances, this waterfall in Yosemite briefly turns a luminescent fiery orange.

An old vending machine serves up unpredictable beverages from its seemingly magical insides.

A roaring, awe-inspiring double cascade of icy water flows through woodland Oregon like something out of a Tolkien novel.

The story of Two Guns, Arizona could easily be described as a Shakespearian tragedy on Route 66.

In the middle of an extremely unforgiving and desolate high desert is the most secret military facility in the world.

The mayor made the declaration in 2004.

This long, dark tunnel is open to hikers, but those without lights are known to get confused even on the straight path.

This medieval village/restaurant perpetually celebrates the year 1376.

Stroll through a wonderland of stupendous moss-covered trees.

Rustic natural hot springs in the deciduous rain forest.

A walk through the historic city center, under the streets of Seattle.

The lush coastal city of Astoria is riddled with forgotten secret sidewalks.