Hoover Dam is one of the places you've probably seen a lot of in photographs, history books, and learned about in grade school, but haven't yet taken the time to visit in person. As impressive as all the photos and history are, it's not quite the same as actually being there to see the enormity, complexity, and concrete beauty of it all.

If you're in Los Angeles and are looking for something unique to do aside from the normal hustle and bustle of celebrity, look no further than the waterfront in San Pedro. Here, the USS Iowa Museum floats as a monument to the U.S. Navy's storied past and a tribute to key U.S. events.

Review of my experience on the Warner Brothers Studio Tour Hollywood.