Washington, D.C.
National Bonsai Museum
One of the dwarven trees dates back to 1625 and survived the Hiroshima bombing.
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Washington, D.C.
One of the dwarven trees dates back to 1625 and survived the Hiroshima bombing.
Los Angeles, California
Historic funicular railway, believed to be the shortest railroad in the world.
Vancouver, British Columbia
What happens when a sculptor has to find a way around a 100-year-old copyright.
London, England
Originally built for London’s cab drivers, this bright green hut now serves anyone a hot drink or meal.
London, England
Once a train station along the Great Eastern Railway this vibrant coffee shop and bar is where members of London’s creative class mingle.
Copenhagen, Denmark
The de facto symbol of Copenhagen is this bronze fairytale which cannot seem to keep its head for very long.
Chicago, Illinois
A century-old hotspot for jazz, frequented by everyone from Charlie Chaplin to Al Capone.
Cougar, Washington
The longest continuous lava tube in the continental U.S. offers 2.5 miles of dark explorations for the adventurous.
Mill Run, Pennsylvania
Frank Lloyd Wright’s most iconic home dangles over a Pennsylvania waterfall.
Isle of Skye, Scotland
An ancient Scottish rock formation said to be the gravesite of a giant remains ensconced in legend and intrigue.
Indianapolis, Indiana
A hidden network of subterranean passageways lies tangled beneath Indianapolis' bustling City Market.
New York, New York
Amid the bustle and noise of the Financial District hides a secluded garden oasis above the city streets.
Los Angeles, California
The legendary building that needed ghostly approval before being built.
Gablenz, Germany
This jaw-dropping 19th-century bridge uses its reflection to form what appears to be a perfect circle.
London, England
Order bagels and lox from an iconic Jewish delicatessen with nearly a century of history behind it.
Key West, Florida
These remote Florida islands have a history of sea turtles and sunken treasures, and one of the world’s largest coastal brick fortresses.
Paris, France
Abandoned railway line circling the city of Paris.
Laze v Tuhinju, Slovenia
A beautiful drive through the foot of the Alps traces the path of 15th-century Turkish raids.
Colzate, Italy
Distressing images of the Last Judgement adorn the walls of this medieval sanctuary named for St. Patrick.
Hardwick, New Jersey
This scout retreat, still in use today, was the filming location for the original “Friday the 13th” film.
Tokyo, Japan
A small shrine run entirely by vending machines.
England
A ruined farmhouse that inspired an (inaccurate) illustration for Emily Brontë’s 1847 novel “Wuthering Heights.”
Kungsbacka, Sweden
A statue of the heroic plumber stands outside a company that bluffed its way into being Nintendo’s Scandinavian distributor.
San Francisco, California
An artsy hidden staircase leads to breathtaking views of San Francisco.