Experience the hysteria of a 17th century witch hunt through goofy reenactments and wax dummies that should probably be burned at the stake.

The only structure left with direct ties to the Salem witchcraft trials of 1692.

Edgar Allan Poe's old dorm is now a shrine to the author's legacy.

Rumored to be the famed pirate's lookout tower, this historic stone structure is now just watching for tourists.

Shop selling 500 flavors of soda has something for everyone.

These delicate buggers are some of the rarest fossils that have bubbled up from the Tar Pits.

This opulent hotel has been visited by Spider-Man, Charlie's Angels, and the Ghostbusters.

This iconic L.A. bookshop is housed in an abandoned bank—both symbolic and chic.

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

Historic funicular railway, believed to be the shortest railroad in the world.

A living snapshot of a different time in America is preserved and maintained by a community of volunteers.

Stairs often replace streets on the steep slopes of this old mining town.

Limestone caves with spectacular showcase chambers.

A reproduction of earth's many biomes.

Dramatic river bend surrounds a natural red-rocked pedestal.

Most-visited and most-photographed slot canyon in the American Southwest.

A geological mystery on Camelback Mountain.

Ninety feet off the valley floor is an ancient dwelling put under protection of the U.S. government by Teddy Roosevelt.

Outsider Art Community.

A spiritual vortex among the red rocks in Sedona.

Ancient pueblos built into the base of a natural canyon wall.

This Arizona observatory is famous for investigations into Martian life, and as the place humans first spotted Pluto.

Legend has it that President Grant’s frequent drinking in the lobby gave rise to the term “lobbyist.”

The "lovely red Vega" of the legendary record-settling pilot.