A trail weaves through the verses of a poem illustrated by stone sculptures inspired by Native American pictographs.

This old-world mansion with lush gardens is a gem in the heart of Silicon Valley.

A burnt orange monolithic dome structure perched on a hillside near Interstate 280.

This controversial depiction of the "Founder of California" looks as though it was sculpted from mashed potatoes.

The graffiti-covered remnants of a former triangulation station are balanced precariously on this California peak.

The world's most famous donkey lives in this pen.

Guarded by the Angel of Grief, the Stanford family tomb attracts an odd mix of halloween revelry and somber contemplation.

A humble garage, world-famous for being the epicenter of a technology revolution.

A hidden world of exotic succulents and cacti.

The grandson of a Kiowa chief created what has become the iconic symbol of a city on the Plains.

The classic lawn figurine now claims this wooded area as home.

Statue of Lenin, from Cold War era Czechoslovakia, now in a neighborhood of Seattle.

This former coal gasification plant found a curious second life as a popular public park.

Sitting in the basement of a castle, the largest wine barrel in the world is bigger than most apartments.

It's good luck to be mocked by this monkey.

This historic funicular system combines the old with the new while offering delightful views over the surrounding valley.

A fascinating insight into daily life in the Eastern Bloc.

A painting in the historic Cathedral Basilica depicts Jesus and his disciples dining on a traditional Peruvian menu.

This geometric feat is a testament to the Incas' mesmerizing architectural abilities.

The large collection of pre-Columbian pottery might make you blush.

The mortal remains of an estimated 70,000 people lie in the basement of a monastery in Lima, Peru.

The famous artist couple lived and worked here, in two different houses separated by a bridge.

Frida Kahlo's childhood home, now a museum of her life and works.

Once the largest windmill outside of Holland, with enormous 114 foot sails.