Places hlabo15 Wants to Go

The somber sculptures commemorating Irish Famine on the river Liffey in Dublin.

The gorgeous library at Trinity College is home to remarkable treasures of Irish identity.

Amidst the bustling streets of Dublin, there is a hushed garden that is dedicated to "All those who gave their lives in the cause of Irish Freedom."

A mysterious plaque to the even more mysterious "Fr. Pat Noise," killed in "suspicious circumstances."

The modern birthplace of Irish freedom.

This former fire tower is now a rustic observatory that offers amazing views of eagles, hawks, and the Appalachian Mountains.

If it wasn’t for a real estate agent with a penchant for old-school arcades, this hands-on collection of nostalgic flipper machines might never exist.

This small museum dedicated to the painful memory of segregation is essentially a time capsule.

Giant busts of 42 U.S. presidents sit, crumbling in a field in Virginia.

The iconic statue was moved to a new spot overlooking the James river after several years as a mascot for the local baseball team.

The final resting place of two (or three) presidents, one vampire, and 18,000 Confederate soldiers.

Within this lovely Richmond cemetery lie the remains of famous Virginians and some of Edgar Allan Poe's most beloved family and friends.

In an effort to escape the horrors of slavery, one man mailed himself to freedom.

One of the largest trees of its kind in California.

A sculpture of the famous photograph stands on San Diego's "Greatest Generation Walk."

The history of radiation is on safe display at the foot of a radiation science laboratory.

Fragments of architectural wonders from around the globe are embedded in the newspaper building's walls.

The once abandoned ruins of a Victorian beachside amusement park are now back in working order.

An Escher-inspired library dedicated to the wonders of the human mind, yet closed to the public.

An industrial waste tourist attraction.

These unique rock formations were created during the Ice Age.

In a largely deserted ghost town, a little brick building recalls its history as a gold rush hub and haven for outlaws.

This popular pitstop lives up to its name.

This quirky hot springs town known to locals as "T or C" was named after a radio show.