This restaurant's marvelous musical machines include a self-playing violin.

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

A 1920s speakeasy that had rum runners racing up and down the shores of California.

This massive redwood tree has stood in Northern California for nearly 2,000 years.

This unique formation appears as though an asteroid landed on the forest.

Successful artist residence program has filled this ranch with dozens of sculptures over the years.

Elephant seals and sea lions have turned the abandoned buildings on this island into their endangered love shack.

Once close to extinction, there is no shortage of elephant seals on the beaches of Año Nuevo State Park.

More than 700 species live within this murky marvel of a swamp on California's coast.

An abandoned boat that's been stranded mysteriously for decades.

A strange house built only at night, with rumored mystic inspiration.

A Buddhist retreat built on more than 100 acres of California Redwood forest.

At this California chicken ranch, four bucks will get you 18 eggs and a chorus of dancing animatronic poultry.

This circus town museum recognizes the outstanding clowns of history.

Long tunnels run under the ancient chariot racing circuit to the tower.

For over 75 years, this cute stone statue has warmed the hearts of San Antonio.

This retro, UFO-like structure is a remnant of the Soviet-era circus.

Taxidermy reptiles and rodents put on quite the show at this local history museum.

Get up close to emus and ostriches, or buy their tasty meat.

Anna Anderson spent most of her life claiming to be the lost Romanov child Anastasia.

Former prison camp dedicated to the victims of political repression.

This massive monument honors the first human in space.

One of the world's tallest statues is also one of its most hated.

Home of the future Emperors of Russia.