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McLean, Virginia

CIA Museum

A secretive collection featuring objects that were designed specifically for U.S. intelligence operations.
Burlington, Vermont

Burled Forest

A forest wonderland caused by Burlington, Vermont's aggressive southwestern winds.
Chicago, Illinois

The World's Columbian Exhibition of 1893

What's left of the ruins of the 1893 Columbian Exhibition, or World's Fair, also known as the White City.
Vredefort, South Africa

Vredefort Impact Crater

The world's largest impact crater is mainly eroded but still remembers the planet's violent history.
Seattle, Washington

Majestic Bay Theatre

Continuing a tradition of movie magic on the site of America’s oldest continually operating movie theatre.
Pasadena, California

Vista del Arroyo Hotel

Pasadena glamour turned government issue.
Atlanta, Georgia

Krog Street Tunnel

An underground magnet for ever-changing street art.
Washington, D.C.

The Big Chair

A super-sized promotional trick that is now a D.C. landmark.
Seattle, Washington

Carnegie Public Library

Always a new use for this old building.
Seattle, Washington

"Henry" Murals

Seattle’s Whimsical Mural Master.
Los Angeles, California

The Pasadena Veloway

A Bicycle Path in the Sky.
Pasadena, California

Pasadena Lawn Bowling Club

A commonwealth favorite in the heart of Pasadena.
Cascais, Portugal

Boca do Inferno

A unique seaside cave where Aleister Crowley faked his own death.
Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo

De Brazza's Mausoleum

A crypt believed by many Congolese to be a center of black magic.
Pasadena, California

The Raymond Theater

From silent movie theater to rock &roll palace and beyond.
Pasadena, California

Pasadena Civic Auditorium

The simple auditorium that launched a pop icon's career into the stratosphere.
Pasadena, California

Thomas Paine Society

Political debates in a fabulous Pasadena castle.
Pasadena, California

The Old YWCA Building

A landmark for a trailblazer for female architects and the designer of one of the most famous and opulent buildings in California.
Pasadena, California

Vroman's Bookstore

Colorado Boulevard’s historic bookstore, operating since the bustling city of Pasadena was merely some orange groves and a few ostrich farms.
Pasadena, California

Kendall Alley

A cobblestone alley with an interesting past.
Pasadena, California

Blind Donkey

Whiskey lovers, this is your happy place.
Pasadena, California

The Parsonage

The site of the house Jack Parsons made famous both in life and death.
Pasadena, California

Rose Bowl

Sports history, made in the Arroyo Seco.
Pasadena, California

Luggage Room

Former 1954 Del Mar Train Station now serves signature cocktails and delightful culinary treats, and still operates as a Metro stop.