Paris, France
Foucault’s Pendulum
Site of a classic 19th-century physics experiment to prove the earth is rotating.
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Paris, France
Site of a classic 19th-century physics experiment to prove the earth is rotating.
New York, New York
The oldest operating apothecary in the US has treated everyone from Thomas Edison to Mark Twain.
Stevenson, Washington
An extraordinary mixture of natural beauty and man-made phenomena.
Beech Mountain, North Carolina
A former Oz-themed attraction that has fallen into disrepair, but still holds some of the original magic.
Iceland
This elegant arc of a waterfall marks a religious turning point.
Boston, Massachusetts
The oldest Italian café in Boston, this spot also serves as a veritable museum of vintage coffee ephemera.
Los Angeles, California
Magical-looking cottages that inspired one of the most famous animated films ever.
Rosamond, California
Exotic feline breeding compound and conservation center.
New Haven, Connecticut
Yale University's home for rare works, including the mysterious Voynich Manuscript.
Berkeley, California
A storybook European village in Berkeley.
Littleton, North Carolina
Bigfoot prints, Feejee mermaids, and haunted dolls on display in a tiny North Carolina town.
Seattle, Washington
Couple's personal collection of pinball machines turned public pinball museum.
Hildebran, North Carolina
An abandoned village that doubled as "The Hunger Games"' post-apocalyptic wasteland is up for grabs.
Kilkenny, Ireland
A standing relief of a Norman knight whose posture marks him as a Crusader.
Kilkenny, Ireland
A collection of housewares from recent Irish history adjoined by a tower from ancient Irish history.
Kilkenny, Ireland
The oldest inn in Kilkenny was established by the first convicted witch in Ireland.
New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans' famous cemetery, located on the site of a former race track.
Brooklyn, New York
Ride the subways of yesteryear.
Los Angeles, California
A spiritual retreat in the heart of Los Angeles offers stunning gardens and a labyrinth to lose yourself in.
Seattle, Washington
Pick up all of the cosmic knick-knacks under the sun or take a creative writing course, all offered in this novelty storefront.
Denver, Colorado
This modern antique shop is a museum for 1980's Saturday morning cartoon culture.
Aeugst am Albis, Switzerland
Museum featuring strange and enchanting toys of the past.
Estavayer-le-Lac, Switzerland
150-year-old satirical tableaus made from stuffed frogs.
Saas-Almagell, Switzerland
The only tower of an aerial tramway standing over a ski-lift.