This Art Deco airport was once deemed “the air hub of the Americas.”

The world-record holder for the longest bridge stretching continuously over water.

This symbolic piece of New Orleans architecture is also home to a few ghastly stories.

A statue honoring 44 continuous years of greeting passing ships.

If all members were present at the table, a sixth of the world's wealth would be under the same roof.

Ruins of a Carnegie family mansion on Cumberland Island.

This quirky curiosity shop takes its cues from the world's bazaars.

Constant erosion has created a surreal landscape of bleached and preserved fallen trees.

Despite being burnt down multiple times, the ruins of this South Carolina church are still standing.

Instead of faces, these sculptures have barcodes—statements on societal dehumanization.

A bust of the entertainer and politician sits in an alcove at the Palm Springs Airport.

A statue based on a tragic Japanese nursery rhyme, commemorating San Diego's sisterhood with Yokohama.

Allegedly haunted by Walt Disney himself, this inconspicuous lamp is always kept lit in his honor.

This lonesome Monterey cypress has survived centuries of wind, salt, and at least one attempt at arson.

Inspiration struck on this seat outside the Griffith Park merry-go-round.

The oldest attraction in Disneyland is a prehistoric stump that Walt may have bought for his wife.

Windswept and remote, this island was once the home of a rare mammoth and today is home to a rare tree.

You don't have to be a diplomat to visit the so-called Camp David of the West.

One of Hollywood’s favorite government buildings.

The neighborhood of Eagle Rock is named after a gigantic boulder with a shadowy surprise.

A second generation sun-powered marvel lights up the night.

Built for an exposition in 1915, these horticultural displays have stood the test of time.

Nestled in Coachella Valley, this museum transports guests from the Mesozoic Era, to the land of Egyptian kings.

This well-traveled chess park offers scenic views of the pacific and a colorful, eclectic clientele.