The spur that wouldn’t die.

A bronze replica of half-consumed salt lick honors a quirky town tradition.

A heavenly experience, right here on Terra Firma.

The seamy, underground secrets of Portland's criminal past.

A collection of fanzines, recordings, and documents detailing the rise and influence of the feminist punk movement.

The fanciest public restroom in New York City boasts fresh flowers, art, and a classical music soundtrack.

The iconic Manhattan corner that was once the site of the Beastie Boys' fake clothing store.

A discreet little stairway on St. Nicholas Avenue leads to a quaint and unexpected cobblestone street of 19th century wooden rowhouses.

One of the now-less-hidden floral gems of the "Emerald Necklace."

Julia Morgan's Moorish-Gothic labyrinth of fountains, trees, natural light and Oakland's notable dead.

These banned cigarette vending machines now sell little pieces of pocket-sized art.

World's largest collection devoted to one fruit.

The rocks in this arid basin leave trails of movement behind them.

While exploring the desert, you can stop by the home of a fictional heretic from a parallel universe.

A popular winter vacation destination for migrating monarch butterflies.

An old California photo stand has been turned into a shrine to the cozy art of crochet.

The quirky salon doubles as a retro museum run by the world's leading "hairstorian."

A large sculptural artwork and garden in Escondido, California.

Located on 420 acres in the high desert, this spiritual center is dedicated to the "science of the future."

One of the last free public hot springs is decorated with hippie art.

A regular looking rock with an unbelievable history.

Experience a quartz crystal sound bath inside a storied, all-wood sound-chamber.

A meditative space out of a fantasy story.

Acres of natural wonders left behind by a socialite-turned-gardener.