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Washington, D.C.
D.C.’s Floating Chandeliers
Mysterious installations bring levity and light to a sometimes stodgy city.
San Jose, California
Sonic Runway
At night, this glittering musical tunnel draws skaters and photographers.
Oxford, England
The Lantern of Guy Fawkes
The lantern carried by the infamous Guy Fawkes when he was arrested while attempting to blow the houses of Parliament and the King of England to smithereens
List
15 Places That Don't Need the Holidays to Twinkle and Sparkle
Illuminating experiences, from art installations to wildlife encounters.
Wellsboro, Pennsylvania
Corning Glass Bulb Flag
This unique creation was made by the largest manufacturer of Christmas bulbs in 1946 to honor those returning from World War II.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Bevolo Gas & Electric Light Museum
This quaint museum in a long-running workshop is dedicated to a fixture in New Orleans lighting.
forests
Podcast: The Pennsylvania Firefly Festival
Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
Mägipe, Estonia
Kõpu Lighthouse
One of the oldest lighthouses in the world has been in continuous use since it was first built in 1531.
astronomy
Under New Zealand's Dark Skies, Insects Recover and Humans Reconnect with a Lost View
The massive South Island stargazing reserve is a respite from light pollution for many species, including our own.
San Luis Potosí, Mexico
Crystal Caravel Chandeliers
These sailing ship-shaped chandeliers are believed to have been a gift inspired by faith.
Schilpario, Italy
Museo dell’Illuminazione Mineraria
A museum entirely dedicated to the evolution of mining lamps.
Baltimore, Maryland
First Public Gas Street Lamp in America
One artist’s scheme to expand museum viewing hours into the evening led to the illumination of an entire city.
Columbus, Ohio
'As We Are'
Known locally as "the giant head," this 14-foot LED sculpture has a photo booth in the neck where you can have a 3D picture taken and displayed.
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Podcast: How I Learned to Love Las Vegas
Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
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Why Hawaiʻi Is Perfect for Rainbows
According to one scientist, geography and weather make it the “Rainbow Capital of the World.”
Saratoga, Texas
Light of Saratoga
This eight-mile stretch of road gets its name from a local legend about a lost soul searching for his head.
mystery
Searching for 'Spooklights' in Southern Georgia
This rural region may be the will-o'-the-wisp capital of America.
Tangub City, Philippines
Tangub City Christmas Symbols Festival
An annual festival full of illuminated replicas of iconic landmarks from around the world.
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