New York, New York
Museum of Sex
A semi-scholarly approach to sex.
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Places on this traveler's wishlist.
New York, New York
A semi-scholarly approach to sex.
Austin, Texas
An entire subdivision was accidentally built on a flood plain, resulting in its eventual demolition—but the streets are still there.
Austin, Texas
This small stone building, the final work of a renowned artist, offers a peaceful environment with radiant, colorful glass windows .
Calistoga, California
The fossilized remains of ancient California redwoods.
Calistoga, California
California's own majestic geyser is powered by a subterranean volcano.
Monterey, California
Life in this isolated, hilltop lighthouse was lonely, but it sure was lovely.
San Antonio, Texas
These boots are made for selfies.
Austin, Texas
One part antique store, one part curiosities hodge-podge.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Near the former site of numerous witch burnings, this lavish Edinburgh mainstay pays homage to Scotland's brutal history.
Glasgow, Scotland
"Respectful to the dead, safe and sanitary to the living, dedicated to the Genius of Memory..."
Edinburgh, Scotland
One of the oldest scientific gardens in Britain, containing more than 13,302 plant species in its core collection.
Craighat, Scotland
A strange rock with a sinister reputation lurks within the crimson waters of this Scottish glen.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The fountain marks the area where hundreds of accused witches were burned at the stake.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A book bound in the skin of an infamous criminal, along with countless other specimens.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
A tiny, unmarked beer and whiskey bar above an Ethiopian restaurant in West Philly fails to conceal live bluegrass.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Century-old shop, specializing in Occult products.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Step into a pastel time capsule where candy is truly dandy.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hidden behind West Philadelphia rowhomes is a haven for migratory and local bird species both ordinary and rare.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This Philly landmark has a giant butterfly pavilion, three floors of insect displays, and withstood a $40,000 heist.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This charming colonial alleyway is one of the oldest continuously used residential streets in the U.S.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
An abandoned cemetery lies in ruins as the surrounding forest swallows it whole.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
A layered tribute to the work of mosaicist Isaiah Zagar.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia boasts one of the best — and most often overlooked — traditional Japanese gardens in North America.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
America's most famous museum of medical oddities is home to the remains of Albert Einstein's brain.