Lima, Peru
Paddington Bear of Lima
The little bear in the "funny kind of hat" has made his way from London back to Peru.
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Lima, Peru
The little bear in the "funny kind of hat" has made his way from London back to Peru.
Lima, Peru
Tucked behind the Institute of Neurological Science down a decrepit street resides the largest display of human brains in Latin America.
Cusco, Peru
Built on the remains of one the Incas’ most important gathering spots, this square keeps the spirit of a fallen empire alive.
Cusco, Peru
A fascinating little museum all about the rich history of Peru’s famous plant.
Hartford, Connecticut
An abandoned gun-funded 19th century utopia.
Hartford, Connecticut
A wunderkammer hidden on the top floor of the Hartford statehouse.
Hartford, Connecticut
A portrait of the Charter Oak hangs in a frame made from the Charter Oak.
Hartford, Connecticut
A tribute to the truly loyal dog who waited outside a hospital for his owner to come back.
Weatherly, Pennsylvania
This eerily well-preserved coal town was saved from destruction by a Sean Connery movie.
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
The beloved, war-tested mascot of a Union regiment graces their battlefield monument.
Provincetown, Massachusetts
This stimulating sex toy museum is sure to arouse the interest of its visitors.
Staten Island, New York
This small and serene place for quiet reflection on Staten Island was built in China based on the gardens of the Ming Dynasty.
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
In this cemetery stands the country's first public crematorium.
Queens, New York
This landmark building is now a vibrant performing arts space with musical acts from around the world.
Brooklyn, New York
Empty, but not abandoned, this cavernous Brooklyn loading dock was once considered the largest individual building in the world.
Queens, New York
The graveyard holds the remains of Irish immigrants who arrived in Queens after fleeing the Great Famine.
Queens, New York
The remnants of two World's Fairs are here, complete with a 12-story globe, a mini-Manhattan, and a UFO-shaped pavilion.
Queens, New York
Read between the lines of the subway map to find the hidden abandoned Civil War fort.
Queens, New York
No monkeying around, this fountain was really named after the classic sci-fi film.
Queens, New York
A former seaside jewel built for the everyman is now simply a neglected art deco fortress.
Queens, New York
The world’s largest collection of Tiffany glass sits in a warehouse in Queens.
Queens, New York
An everyday Jackson Heights bodega conceals a Mexican seafood paradise.
Queens, New York
The oldest pastificio in Queens offers visitors fresh noodles and a peek inside the macaroni-making magic.
Queens, New York
This Queens hospital has stood abandoned for almost 20 years after its patients were secretly relocated in the dead of night.