L. Frank Baum wrote part of the "Wizard of Oz" series in this wooden Victorian beach resort.

Golden and naked, the figure that was once the highest point in New York is all that remains of the second Madison Square Garden.

The world's third-largest crystal sphere has sat in the Penn Museum since 1927 with the exception of one outlandish theft.

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The first American department store, and home to the largest operating musical instrument in the world.

World's first "penitentiary," meant to be humane, drove men insane.

This sculpture presents commentary on a life in pursuit of profits.

Though the original building has been demolished, these massive bronze doors were saved.

This quirky UFO-shaped curiosity is often mistaken for the airport’s control tower.

An historic and oft-filmed spot for musclebound iron pumpers on the Pacific coast.

An iconic location along the Los Angeles River where countless movie scenes are filmed.

A three-story, three-dimensional hobo clown in a tutu welcomes CVS shoppers.

Come crisp December nights, this fairly plain neighborhood becomes a holiday dream world.

From sax to spuds, get 'em all at this landmark music establishment.

The private clubhouse for the members of the Academy of Magical Arts.

These delicate buggers are some of the rarest fossils that have bubbled up from the Tar Pits.

Hollywood's most famous landmark, the "temporary" sign that has stood for decades longer than intended.

High on a hill overlooking Los Angeles lives a world famous, high power conical Tesla Coil.

This iconic L.A. bookshop is housed in an abandoned bank—both symbolic and chic.

A walk through the historic city center, under the streets of Seattle.

A giant Troll lurks under one of Seattle's oldest bridges.

A large AIDS Memorial Pathway art installation provides a moment for quiet contemplation in this public park.

This music school doubles as a store for unique, hand-crafted, and hard-to-find instruments.

Eat your way from Ghana to Myanmar on this globe-trotting menu.