Places amorgan2 Wants to Go

Native Americans built this circle of stones, which was used to predict astronomical events.

This ancient Chinese observatory still contains early astronomy technology.

The walls of Germany's Parliament still show the scars of the Red Army takeover in World War II.

The small peaceful island off the Venice tourist circuit is where the city began more than 1,500 years ago.

A bronze ballot box stands at the spot where Susan B. Anthony voted illegally.

Beautiful stained glass depictions of the history of human flight fill this surprising chapel.

The Corinthian columns that towered over Abraham Lincoln’s inauguration stand proud.

Less a museum than a bizarre fantasy world created by artists and engineers.

This is not your typical jungle gym.

Hidden in plain sight on a pair of Manhattan subway tunnels are a pair of public instruments that sing to each other.

A grand New York post office that is home to mailman Santas, scraps of postal history, and a pneumatic mail system.

A terrific purveyor of natural history objects and curios.

This beautiful building in the heart of Manhattan's Financial District was empty for decades.

Everything you always wanted to know about borates is here.

Ruins of a 10th century church tucked away deep in a botanical garden.

A beautiful display of nearly 50 bells crafted with a unique design and distinct sound.

The one-time watch house for incoming ships at the Golden Gate now stands abandoned and hidden in trees.

This graceful little figure is a one-of-a-kind version of the cherished character.

Now nearly abandoned, Kaskaskia was once the capital of Illinois and one of the most important towns on the upper Mississippi.

There’s a special club house at the top for the bell ringers.

Fittingly, America's museum of architecture is itself a magnificently designed old building.

A monument in Washington D.C. marks the spot from which all other roads were supposed to stem.

With over 100 jam-packed rooms to explore plus elaborate tea services and events, the Mansion on O Street is a hidden treasure.

A nostalgic bibliographic gem.