Laguna Beach, California
Victoria Beach's Pirate Tower
This strange seaside tower got its name from a wealthy eccentric who would hide coins among its stones.
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Laguna Beach, California
This strange seaside tower got its name from a wealthy eccentric who would hide coins among its stones.
Palomar Mountain, California
A world-class observatory in the California desert.
Mecca, California
The ghostly remains of an accidental sea.
San Francisco, California
An essential stop before plundering, BYO Cutlass.
San Francisco, California
San Francisco's newly reopened hands-on science museum.
San Francisco, California
An artsy hidden staircase leads to breathtaking views of San Francisco.
Ocotillo, California
This historic tower in the California desert promises visitors a "vortex of good vibes".
Reno, Nevada
This mother-daughter run curiosities shop is a beautifully odd mix of taxidermy and exotic plants.
Orlando, Florida
Human skulls and a stuffed goat made into a rocking chair can be found at this strange little store.
New Orleans, Louisiana
The restaurant keeps a hidden séance room on the second floor and reserves a table for the spirit of the former owner each night.
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
This recreation of a 19th-century dime museum is full of oddities.
Milan, Italy
One of the world’s smallest bars, just 13 square feet, is brimming with speakeasy flair.
Borrego Springs, California
A remote desert lookout offers unparalleled views of the California badlands for those who brave the trek.
San Martino della Battaglia, Italy
The skulls and bones of thousands of soldiers line the walls of this small Italian chapel.
Rome, Italy
The martyr's wax-enhanced skeletal remains lie preserved in a glass case in the Santa Maria della Vittoria in Rome.
Issaquah, Washington
A whimsical village of unique treehouses resides in a Washington forest.
Steyl, Netherlands
This massive collection of taxidermy is full of specimens collected by missionaries during their international travels.
Poitiers, France
This anatomical sculpture raises awareness about violence against women and promotes gender equality.
Toronto, Ontario
A collection of human remains, animal body parts, and other macabre curiosities all legally for sale.
Obergoms VS, Switzerland
A once-thriving hotel in the Swiss Alps couldn't compete with climate change.
Raufarhöfn, Iceland
This modern monument to pagan belief looks like it was transported straight from ancient times.
New York, New York
A hands-on traveling collection of the innovative devices of yesteryear.
New York, New York
Become a prohibition rebel.
New York, New York
A hip bar decorated with walls of golden skulls.