New York, New York
Union Square Metronome
The most confusing clock in New York.
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Places I've been
Places this traveler has marked as been there.
Barcelona, Spain
Sagrada Família
Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.
Brooklyn, New York
Deno's Wonder Wheel
One of the most enjoyable bits of history at Coney Island and “the most romantic ride in the world.”
Glover, Vermont
Bread and Puppet Museum and Theater
Cheap art and political theater in Vermont.
Shelburne, Vermont
Fire Hydrant Jack
A giant toy jack made of numerous welded-together fire hydrants.
Glover, Vermont
The Museum of Everyday Life
This "common-as-dirt" museum celebrates the glory of normalcy.
Shelburne, Vermont
Shelburne Farms
A massive sustainable farm designed by the mastermind behind Central Park.
Stowe, Vermont
Emily’s Bridge
This New England covered bridge is home to the tale of a jilted lover known to haunt the area.
New York, New York
Roosevelt Island Cat Sanctuary
The feral felines of Roosevelt Island have a small army of allies and an abandoned hospital all to themselves.
New York, New York
Roosevelt Island Smallpox Hospital Ruins
A crumbling hospital from the 1850s on Roosevelt Island.
Permanently Closed
New York, New York
Obscura Antiques and Oddities
Tucked in the back of this amazing antique store is an important piece of medical history.
Bronx, New York
St. Raymond’s Cemetery
Final resting place of Typhoid Mary.
