Golden Gate Park's historic collection of plants.

Carnivorous plants, medieval aphrodisiacs, and the largest original wood structure glass conservatory in the western hemisphere.

A spiritual vortex among the red rocks in Sedona.

An elaborate gift from Claus Spreckels is now a piece of San Francisco history.

Equal parts record-breaking temple to consumerism and bizarre fun park, it's more than you think it is...

Relics of the 1894 Midwinter Exposition continue to delight visitors today.

Giant, natural amphitheaters made of delicate geological formations called "hoodoos."

This historic address is home to the beloved ball and is an almost totally empty building among the most expensive real estate in the world.

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

The remains of Martha, the last known passenger pigeon, serve as a tool to educate about conservation.

This portion of a lovely Belize beach is infested with (harmless) sharks and rays.

This expansive bridge in the Canadian wilderness was originally just built for friends.

Housing a morgue, rare and confiscated weapons, and autopsy remains, the Vancouver police museum displays the dark side of Canada.

Traditional 15th century Chinese garden in the middle of Vancouver.

Antiques shop filled with all manner of curious collectibles.

A working steam clock, one of only a few in the world, located in Vancouver's Victorian Gastown.

This Art Deco masterpiece has stood in for some of the most famous buildings in comic book history.

"Girl in a Wetsuit" is what happens when a sculptor has to find a way around a 100 year old copyright.

The narrowest street in Canada was once a spot for dastardly doings, now a historic piece of Chinatown.

This historic Victorian hotel has a scandalous history of affairs and murder.

The magic's in the hole!

A wall of chewing gum moonlights as collective art.

A giant Troll lurks under one of Seattle's oldest bridges.

This playground sculpture of an icon from the past is dedicated to the children of the future.