A quaint miniatures museum that turns its focus towards the lives of Americans in a simpler time.

This sprawling bookstore spans four floors and has more than a million books in stock.

This unique zoo is the only place in the world where you can see all 15 species of crane.

A lovely hidden waterfall right off the highway is well worth a stop.

The arboretum whose marshy soil sucked up the dreams of housing developers.

This pebble beach is so beautiful that taking its rocks is against the law.

A quiet and contemplative oasis in the middle of New York's bustle and riot.

Each of these gorgeous, intricately decorated rooms is painstakingly crafted to the scale of 1 inch: 1 foot.

Ingenious bakery opens up the first Cupcake ATM at their flagship location in Beverly Hills.

Long the exclusive domain of birds and vagabonds, this little-known Central Park peninsula is open to the public once more.

Golden Gate Park's historic collection of plants.

Every day a troupe of pampered water fowl walk the red carpet to their favorite fountain.

The universally beloved children's television figure is interred on a high hilltop in one of western Pennsylvania's oldest cemeteries.

The highest point in Virginia can only be reached by passing through ponies and flowers.

The illuminated falls are a gem in North Cascades National Park.

The fading, forgotten remains of a once bright and booming factory.

In which a local geological marvel becomes a quaint roadside attraction.

This palatial botanical garden is home to one of the largest pipe organs ever installed in a private residence, and a piece of Wood's cycad.

This historic hotel invented the chocolate brownie.

Commonly referred to as the most photographed Victorian home in the United States.

Internationally known record store and purveyor of "dusties."

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

An astounding collection of medical specimens, including bits of President Lincoln.

Beautiful Victorian buildings from L.A.'s forgotten architectural past.