Evanston, Illinois
Josie Lyon Statue and Grave
In the middle of Calvary Cemetery stands this singular memorial to a small boy who died too young.
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Evanston, Illinois
In the middle of Calvary Cemetery stands this singular memorial to a small boy who died too young.
Evanston, Illinois
A historic beacon built in the aftermath of the worst maritime disaster on the Great Lakes.
Evanston, Illinois
Roses and other fascinating flora fill this garden built to commemorate Britain's immortal Bard.
Evanston, Illinois
Shop of curiosities with a dinosaur museum tucked in its basement.
Evanston, Illinois
The first and only museum dedicated to stained glass and horology opened outside of Chicago in 2017.
New Orleans, Louisiana
After the parade, students throw their beads on the tree hoping for good luck on exams.
New Orleans, Louisiana
The tallest monument in a historic New Orleans cemetery was prompted by romance and dash of pettiness.
Lisbon, Portugal
Hidden beneath a beautiful overlook you’ll find the history of the city depicted in comic strip format next to a pay toilet.
Lisbon, Portugal
The world's oldest bookshop still in operation.
Glasgow, Scotland
The elaborate clockwork contraptions in this Scottish gallery create small worlds of whimsy and horror.
Glasgow, Scotland
This stately monument has been wearing a traffic cone hat for decades much to the delight of the locals.
San Francisco, California
In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.
Cincinnati, Ohio
Hidden on two floors of downtown building, the library has an incredible deal on rent.
Cincinnati, Ohio
This humble star-gazing center touts itself as the "Birthplace of American Astronomy."
Cincinnati, Ohio
This magnificent Cincinnati graveyard is also a popular public park.
Cincinnati, Ohio
This collection of Japanese luck idols beckons visitors with over 2,000 waving paws.
Boston, Massachusetts
Millions of numbers carved in glass represent the tattoos forced upon victims.
Boston, Massachusetts
A former waterfront market is now in the center of town due to some interesting Boston engineering.
Boston, Massachusetts
This landmark cemetery in Boston was created more than 300 years ago.
Boston, Massachusetts
Narrowest house in Boston.
Boston, Massachusetts
The site of Paul Revere's historic two lantern warning.
Boston, Massachusetts
One of the now-less-hidden floral gems of the "Emerald Necklace."
Boston, Massachusetts
Macabre headstones carved with winged skulls, dancing skeletons, and pithy reminders of impending death.
Boston, Massachusetts
One of the oldest used bookstores in the U.S. has been selling antiquarian treasures since 1825.