Allegedly haunted by Walt Disney himself, this inconspicuous lamp is always kept lit in his honor.

A 250-year-old timepiece-automaton adorned with golden mechanical birds, which still sing to this day.

A pair of club-wielding guardians stand watch over London's first public clock to feature a minute hand.

Brain collection and database that narrows the gap between man and animal.

A research lab and hands-on museum where visitors can experiment with retro technology.

This surprising gem is a world-class archeological museum hidden at the University of Chicago.

These beautiful objects represent beautiful ideas.

Dine at a legendary after-hours joint frequented by David Bowie and Iggy Pop.

A museum dedicated to the history and exploration of both popular music and science fiction.

A cow in the road might subvert the flow of traffic but this one's above it all, quite literally.

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

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

A miniature train theme park, free to the public, laying at the base of the Santa Monica Mountains.

This Chase branch is an homage to Old Hollywood.

This sculpture presents commentary on a life in pursuit of profits.

This nondescript tunnel has been featured in a number of iconic movies, from “Roger Rabbit” to “Back to the Future.”

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

Large but largely ignored, these 42 life-size Liberty Bell replicas were a peculiar, unexplained feature on the facade of a Macy's department store.

Raised illegally, Reggie now lives at the Los Angeles Zoo after authorities spent years tracking him down.

A 1950s Googie burger stand is now a Los Angeles landmark.

A wild west scene starring life-sized wooden statues hides in the trees behind Pierce College.

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

An historic and oft-filmed spot for musclebound iron pumpers on the Pacific coast.

There are lots of hands and feet stamped in the cement in front of Grauman’s Chinese Theater, but Mel left behind something extra.