Places Edited by halkoss

The 19th-century pharmacy (now a used bookstore) was featured in James Joyce’s "Ulysses," and has changed very little to this day.

This private home is famous for appearing in the cult-classic "Twin Peaks" series.

Friendships have been forged over ham and eggs every Wednesday morning for a century.

No one is quite sure of the origins of these idyllic natural hot springs at an abandoned mountain resort.

An eclectic treasure trove of maritime marvels.

Chicago’s incendiary role in the labor movement.

A working cattle ranch with remarkably well-preserved prehistoric petroglyphs and ancient ruins.

A technicolor place of worship for Elevationists.

This downtown Dallas art installation is always on the lookout.

A small part of Russia that does not touch any other part of Russia.

The elevator that makes it possible to fly American flags in bulk over the U.S. Capitol

The cedar tree in Highgate Cemetery earned its title by accident.

An unfinished railroad project is now a hidden tunnel.

Of the many chalices in the running for the Holy Grail, this one in Valencia Cathedral sure looks the part.

While most wind tunnels test scale models, the "Cave of Winds" was large enough for actual airplanes.

Giant origami sculptures tucked into desert scenery beckon passers-by to explore further.

A brisk climb up this solitary peak leads to the origin story of a towering figure in Irish history.

A men’s restroom became a sandwich shop.

A tribute to Ponce de Leon's supposed quest for eternal youth.

This luxury hotel suite is located deep in the bowels of an old mine.

Henry Ford's failed rubber plantation in the middle of the Amazon rain forest.

Underground tunnels once home to crime are now back open to the public.

This giant Christ statue was a failed attempt by Indonesia to dissuade East Timor from demanding independence.

One of the world's few mounted blue whales, its jaws are hinged open allowing visitors to descend into a lounge.