A common entry point to the Griffith Observatory trail holds its own wonders.

This abandoned Poconos resort is haunted by a history of kitschy romance and a violent fugitive.

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

The origin of this mechanical boy was a mystery until he revealed his maker by writing it in perfect cursive.

These Great Lakes sea caves accessible by boat in the summer turn into temples of ice reachable by foot in the winter.

One of the oldest reform schools in the United States, home to wayward boys such as Merle Haggard, now abandoned.

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

A grove of colossal man-made flowers built to collect the sun's rays.

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

This unlicensed collection of fast-food memorabilia sits on the site of the first ever McDonald's restaurant.

A historic covered bridge, only one of two remaining in North Carolina.

Free public park and gardens filled with peacocks and peahens.

This Seattle joint serves food inside an old train car once used by FDR.

An overlooked and unassuming engineering marvel.

The Grand Canyon of Texas.

One artist's love letter to his city and its citizens plays out across dozens of bright murals painted on the sides of decrepit buildings.

Nikola Tesla's former home contains an homage hidden from plain sight.

Curious crustaceans support an obelisk from ancient Egypt that now stands in modern-day Central Park.

Wine bottle sculpture with a ship's stateroom inside.

Only known mainland rookery of the threatened Stellar sea lion.

A historic hotel that made a cameo in Hitchcock's classic film has no intention of letting guests forget its fame.

"The House That Love Built" is shying away from "The House That Ghosts Love."

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

The first park built over a freeway is a brutalist masterwork.