Baltimore, Maryland
Bromo-Seltzer Arts Tower
Baltimore's classic clock tower was once topped by a rotating, 20-ton medicine bottle.
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Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore's classic clock tower was once topped by a rotating, 20-ton medicine bottle.
Sullivan's Island, South Carolina
A quirky Poe-themed joint on an island keen to celebrate its overlooked connection to the famous writer.
Chicago, Illinois
This massive stained-glass masterpiece is thought to be the largest Tiffany dome in existence.
Chicago, Illinois
Illegal drag racing two stories beneath Chicago’s streets.
Savannah, Georgia
This kitschy tavern is also home to rare early editions of "Treasure Island."
Savannah, Georgia
A statue honoring 44 continuous years of greeting passing ships.
Savannah, Georgia
This haunting tombstone comes complete with a heartbreaking story of love and loss.
Chicago, Illinois
An enormous park-like oasis, full of famous Chicagoans’ graves.
Portland, Oregon
10,000 flowered plants bloom in the City of Roses.
Grasmere, England
This charming English house was once the home of England's most famous poet.
Bloomington, Minnesota
Equal parts record-breaking temple to consumerism and bizarre fun park, it's more than you think it is...
Tacoma, Washington
A beautiful footbridge with over 2,000 glass sculptures along the walls and ceiling.
Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma’s 25-foot coffee pot music spot has served up over 80 years of concrete kitsch.
London, England
The watery entrance for condemned prisoners heading to the Tower of London is still visible along the Thames.
London, England
Richard III supposedly disposed of his nephews' bodies here in an effort to seal his claim to the throne.
London, England
A museum wholly devoted to juvenescence.
London, England
Public access to clean drinking water was an instant hit among the masses.
London, England
The pioneer of psychoanalysis spent the final year of his life here, still seeing patients on that famous couch.
London, England
A statue marks the exact spot where The Boy Who Never Grows Up made his first literary appearance.
London, England
Thanks to modern navigational tools we now know that the true prime meridian runs through a park next door.
London, England
Hear the quietest sound from across the dome.
London, England
A 1,215-foot tunnel transports pedestrians beneath the River Thames.
London, England
An unusual round church in London with a Templar past.
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Home to the Amorphophallus titanum "Corpse Flower," which is among the largest flowers in the world and also smells powerfully of rotting flesh when in bloom.