Places Annie Oortman Wants to Go

This historic Amsterdam bar used to accept sailor's monkeys as payment.

Peek through a transparent pyramid and drink in the mountain made of books.

This gorgeous reading room houses the oldest and largest art history library in the Netherlands.

Established in 1638 to battle the Black Death, this botanical garden is a treasure trove of rare flora.

A curious collection dedicated to human and animal anatomy and pathology.

Museum preserving torture methods from the past.

A commonwealth favorite in the heart of Pasadena.

Pasadena glamour turned government issue.

Mid-Century Modern Meets Millionaire’s Row.

Political debates in a fabulous Pasadena castle.

Where the rich wintered in Pasadena.

The simple auditorium that launched a pop icon's career into the stratosphere.

A Masterpiece with a Tragic History.

A British pub embodies the spirit of a California legend.

One of Hollywood’s favorite government buildings.

Home of the "Father of Forestry."

This magnificent mausoleum is as much a work of art as it is a historic resting place.

A dry lake is what remains of a community founded on a real estate scam.

According to legend it was a nap taken under this tree that kicked off the California Gold Rush.

Come for the boats, stay to explore the intriguing assortment of art.

This little-known memorial honors those who have donated their bodies to medical training.

The whimsical construction on the roof has given rise to many a Montgomery myth about its contents.

This ghost town houses the remains of Alabama's old state capital.

It may look like no more than a full-scale model, but every part of this full Space Shuttle stack had a working role in aviation history.