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Istanbul, Turkey

Şakirin Mosque

A mosque with distinctive modern features.
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Ashibetsu, Japan

Terranova Music Box Museum

Hokkaido's largest music box museum, featuring music boxes that are unique in Japan and the world.
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Petoskey, Michigan

American Spoon

Stock up on superb sour cherry preserves made by hand in copper kettles.
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Edmond, Oklahoma

Edmond Bombing Memorial

A memorial to victims of the Oklahoma City bombing.
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Amsterdam, Netherlands

Diamond Museum

A museum dedicated to the history of the diamond trade in the Netherlands.
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Gropparello, Italy

Castello di Gropparello (Gropparello Castle)

This castle has decor from many periods of history, as well as a fairytale park.
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Kathmandu, Nepal

Narayanhiti Palace Museum Massacre Site

The courtyard of this palace was the site of the worst slaughter of sitting royals in recorded history.
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Hiroshima, Japan

Mitaki-dera

A mountaintop Buddhist temple with panoramic views of Hiroshima.
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New Taipei City, Taiwan

Sandiaoling Bike Tunnel

A century-old rail tunnel turned eco-friendly cycling path.
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Cleveland, Ohio

League Park

Remnants of a forgotten ballpark where legend and infamy intersect.
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Charlevoix, Michigan

Terry's of Charlevoix

Line up for ample portions of freshly caught whitefish, walleye, and perch from the Great Lakes.
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Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland

The Gasworks Museum

Former coal-powered facility turned museum.
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Little Ellingham, England

Little Ellingham Clock Tower

A unique clock tower in the garden of an elegant Victorian hall.
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Traverse City, Michigan

Mission Point Lighthouse

This picturesque beacon was built to keep boats safe shortly after the Civil War.
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Tokyo, Japan

Kanda Myojin Shrine

You can receive a blessing for your electronics at this Shinto shrine near Akihabara.
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Glenrothes, Scotland

Concrete Hippos of Glenrothes

This town hosts 170 pieces of public art, including giant irises, flying saucers, and, famously, hippos.
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Ketchikan, Alaska

Creek Street District

A historic area for shopping and dining in Ketchikan's former red-light district.
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Somerville, Massachusetts

Winter Hill Gang Headquarters

The former headquarters for Whitey Bulger and the notorious Winter Hill Gang.
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