Iceland
Arctic Circle Marker
A giant concrete orb in far north Iceland marks the ever-shifting boundary.
Places I've been
Places this traveler has marked as been there.
Iceland
A giant concrete orb in far north Iceland marks the ever-shifting boundary.
Vik, Iceland
A tiny village church in dramatic surroundings.
Iceland
This valley of hot springs and boiling mud pots is home to the record-holding "Geysir," which originated the English word.
Iceland
If a glacial river suddenly diving into a sheer chasm via a dramatic, multi-stage waterfall isn't peak Iceland, it's certainly close.
London, England
Hear the quietest sound from across the dome.
St. Louis, Missouri
The Old Courthouse takes visitors on a captivating trip through St. Louis' timeline.
Chicago, Illinois
Illegal drag racing two stories beneath Chicago’s streets.
Chicago, Illinois
This memorial plaque remembers a strangely shallow maritime disaster known as "Chicago's Titanic."
Chicago, Illinois
In 2004, a Dave Matthews Band tour bus dumped 800 pounds of waste off a bridge and onto an unsuspecting tour boat below.
Chicago, Illinois
These mansions date back to Chicago's days as a brewer's paradise.
New York, New York
Whisper secrets in a busy station only to be heard on the other side of this acoustic arch.
New York, New York
A very classy 1920s-era bar right in Grand Central Station.
New York, New York
The lesser-known Alice sculpture of Central Park dedicated to the “godmother of American children.”
New York, New York
This whimsical group of statues is a favorite of children who love to climb all over Lewis Carroll's beloved characters.
New York, New York
With a history dating back to Victorian times, this architectural gem is a rare New York tourist haunt worth visiting.
New York, New York
This mosaic dedicated to John Lennon was tended for years by a Beatles super-fan.
New York, New York
This installation turns abstract economics into a stark, public spectacle.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Yo, Adrian!
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The world’s first penitentiary, meant to be humane, drove men insane.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Tour the dark and beloved poet's former cobwebbed basement, which may have inspired "The Black Cat."
Flanders, New York
A former poultry store that looks like a giant duck and is one of the "seven wonders" of Long Island.
New York, New York
Phil Mortillaro uses keys to bring art back to the Village.
New York, New York
Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.
New York, New York
This slender three-story building has also had several famous residents.