Places Edited by Daniel McDermon

Come for the boats, stay to explore the intriguing assortment of art.

Locals rallied to save this beloved mural after someone mistakenly attempted to cover it.

Flames have been burning within this mountain for more than 2,500 years.

Standing at 21-feet tall, this space cowboy adds to the legacy of Route 66's muffler men.

This winding road of 318 curves is a must-visit for (careful) motorcycle and sports car enthusiasts.

One artist's collection of homemade handicrafts doubles as a monument to 20th-century material culture.

The ancient heart of Tunis is an enormous maze of narrow streets and alleyways.

The frozen bubbles that form on the icy surface of this Canadian lake contain enough methane to create a small explosion.

The original movie set for the home of 'Star Wars' hero Luke Skywalker.

The history of the plush toy and South Korea collected under one roof.

This strange portrayal of the state's first lieutenant-governor literally stands on its head.

The approximate spot where the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar was put to death.

“It's the quality” (but probably also the drive-through donut tunnel) that has attracted diners since 1968.

Home to a vast collection of The Wizard of Oz memorabilia and the site of an infamous theft.

This mosaic-covered bar is brimming with curated curios.

Every day is like Christmas on this street where the traditional Neapolitan nativity scene comes to life.

Dozens of large-scale, creative, evocative curios from prominent artists dot the calm outdoor space around this major museum.

This mechanical clock performs "Romeo and Juliet" in a Shakespeare-themed New Zealand town.

The video game-themed street art first popped up in the French city.

Its most enigmatic sculpture is a giantess with a ghostly face on her knee.

A California city claims to be the home of a fast-food classic.

The star-studded street honors the city's most notable Brummies.

The stickered marker pinpoints where the only maintained road in the United States crosses into the polar region.

This ancient Irish landscape boasts hundreds of legendary ruins.