Places Edited by Daniel McDermon

Climb 200 stairs up the tallest lighthouse on the West Coast for an unbeatable view.

Pay your respects to the man who revived the Mardi Gras celebration in Mobile, Alabama.

The country’s largest collection of southwestern jewelry, along with contemporary Native American art.

This century-old museum showcases New Mexico’s history through arts and crafts.

The writer's study, a “portable museum,” is on display at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Madrid.

Kitschy nautical-themed bar has offered mermaid shows and underwater ballet since 1956.

Did a Halloween gathering at this site kick off Scotland’s witch trials?

The renowned author spent 22 summers of his early life along the shore of Walloon Lake.

Delve into the life of Edna St. Vincent Millay, harbor town history, and a quiet seaside garden at this charming library.

This massive and complex stone tower is a great example of the many pre-historic nuraghes on the island.

Visitors to Kuala Lumpur can drink in the city’s offerings at the Royal Selangor pewter factory.

The dynasty’s coat of arms reveals its historical ties to the French town of Moulins and the Spanish crown.

After this century-old bridge collapsed, volunteers rebuilt it in a new location.

The narrowest house in the U.K.

This work of art, which took 35 years to complete, has a motorway running through it.

Remains of a keep that was built shortly after the Norman conquest of England.

The original location of a global franchise in Zagreb stands out for exhibits that challenge perceptions.

Park in the Canary Islands renowned for white dunes that contrast with the turquoise waters of the Atlantic.

Largely unknown designer of the Jefferson nickel, one of the most iconic coins in U.S. history.

Old signage above the doors of a church with an amusing backstory.

Twelve towering statues once destined for Pécs Cathedral, now sheltering under arches.

A Belgian town divided its water supply into six troughs, each with a specific use.

An 18th-century bell honors a manager who advocated for mineworkers.

Celebrating the cultural heritage of Kansas’s premier cowtown.