A monumental statue of RCA's mascot now sits atop a historical society roof after a life of moving around.

This small-town pizzeria won the Hollywood lottery.

Barely visible foundations remain where Stow Lake’s “observatory” once welcomed visitors.

An elaborate gift from Claus Spreckels is now a piece of San Francisco history.

Carnivorous plants, medieval aphrodisiacs, and the largest original wood structure glass conservatory in the western hemisphere.

Over 315,000 preserved amphibians and reptiles in jars.

Golden Gate Park's historic collection of plants.

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

The most beautiful Taco Bell in the world even has surfboard parking.

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

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

A classically inspired temple in Redwood City.

A comprehensive collection of Pez dispensers.

Climb to the top of its spiral spire for spectacular views of Copenhagen.

This eccentrically decorated palace is replete with grottoes, fountains, tunnels, and caves.

This otherworldly church spire reaches up toward the heavens.

The only structure left with direct ties to the Salem witchcraft trials of 1692.

An enormous, inside-out glass globe built in 1935.

The 340-year-old house that inspired the classic Nathaniel Hawthorne novel.

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

Experience the hysteria of a 17th century witch hunt through goofy reenactments and wax dummies that should probably be burned at the stake.

Narrowest house in Boston.

Dedicated to one of the darkest moments in Irish history.

A mysterious stone embedded at the base of a historic Boston building.