Places GRH Wants to Go

This town at the north edge of Myrtle Beach holds a wealth of Black history.

A tree that defies gravity grows in an ancient ruin.

Six tiny houses built for working class people form the largest intentional cluster of Wright homes anywhere.

A journey begins with a single step, and for many, the road-trip of a lifetime started at this Chicago intersection.

Climb into Albania's communist history while enjoying a spectacular ocean view.

One of 200 religious buildings recognized as a “culture monument.” 

A scenic UNESCO site that doubles as a habitat for various forms of wildlife.

Decorated with a staggering 1,380 ladybugs, the installation has turned what was once a grim, forgotten nickel mine into a landmark and a statement.

Explore a traditional Albanian dwelling that pays tribute to the region's rich history.

The largest Roman amphitheater in the Balkans once held over 20,000 people, but managed to lay hidden for hundreds of years.

According to a local legend, this old castle could only be built after a woman was immured in the walls.

In this town's main square resides a statue of none other than the 43rd President of the United States.

The 16-foot sculpture of a hand looks out from his perch on top of an art gallery.

Several plaster noses are hidden in plain sight around London's Soho neighborhood.

A charming 17th-century alley is lined with secondhand bookstores and antiquarian shops.

The final resting place of the great escape artist, where some still gather to wait for his escape from death.

Despite the name, this ancient piece of crystal may not have been a lens at all.

This sculpture encompasses the emotion of rail travel.

A subterranean ice warehouse that has lain hidden beneath central London for over a century is now open to the public.

The fantastic charm of England's oldest botanical garden has made it a place of writerly inspiration for centuries.

The beams of the New College, Oxford dining hall come with an amazing story.

This battery powered bell has been ringing since 1840 and is one of the worlds longest running science experiments.

Used as an example in one of the first dictionary entries for "museum" in 1706.

Home to the most complete dodo remains known - one head, and one foot.