Places Edited by Allison Meier

A magically clear, blue river that seems to spring from nowhere.

Celebrate the history of the rich and truly misunderstood relationship between man and pigeon.

This star-shaped military outpost is now simply trying to protect itself from neglect.

High on a hill overlooking Los Angeles lives a world famous, high-power conical Tesla Coil.

A sealed test tube said to hold Thomas Edison's dying breath was given to the inventor's friend and mentee, Henry Ford.

This New Orleans statue of a portly figure in a goofy hat pays homage to a classic of satirical literature.

In this tiny Iranian town playing on the roof isn't just encouraged, it's the only place to go.

This huge pile of volcanic boulders hides a stunning network of secret grottoes.

This chilly Canadian hotel has a four-month lifespan due to the unusual material it's made of.

Mind-blowing carvings and fantasy ice scenes grace the largest year-round ice environment in the world.

A giant concrete egg marks this Indiana town as the "Egg Basket of the Midwest."

The crumbling ruins of this southern American fort have survived storms, war, and cults.

Train debris from the deadliest avalanche in United States history can still be found in the ravine where so many perished.

One of Australia's largest collections of preserved animals is on display in a historic theater.

This historic New Orleans cemetery is the final resting place of members of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

The largest coin pyramid in the world is a carefully balanced stack of over 1,000,000 pieces.

Housed in an old church, this hunting museum holds a collection of mythical bird-rabbit creatures.

A closed London rail station created to cart away the dead still bears the marks of attempts to make it less morbid.

An ancient Ethiopian cave church is endangered by the simple building of a road.

Opulence and fantasy collide in this royal chair which is supposedly made with unicorn horns.

China's very own Atlantis is an ornate dynastic city resting at the bottom of a lake.

A trio of hidden hot tubs takes advantage of Iceland's natural geothermal vents.

Filled with goldfish swimming in a shallow pool of sea water, this ancient crypt is more wishing well than burial site.

One of the world's largest ice festivals dazzles visitors for over a month with radiant sculptures and carvings.