Places Leah Nelson Wants to Go

An ancient Scottish rock formation said to be the gravesite of a giant remains ensconced in legend and intrigue.

A 30-acre garden inspired by the principles of modern physics.

The fountain marks the area where hundreds of accused witches were burned at the stake.

The most iconic structure in Scotland has been home to bishops, colonels, and Sean Connery characters.

This dramatic landscape hidden on the Isle of Skye looks as though you've stepped into the magical realm.

This astonishingly geometric cave has inspired everyone from Jules Verne to Pink Floyd.

These fantastically named natural pools look like something out of a Scottish myth.

An ultra-modern vista that has been featured in so many films the house is a celebrity in its own right.

This star-studded Old Hollywood restaurant is where fettuccine Alfredo made its United States debut.

The remains of the first punk club in L.A.

Hollywood's oldest hotel is the site of the first Academy Awards, the birthplace of Marilyn Monroe's career, and the home of Montgomery Clift's ghost.

The dramatic upward-curving roof is one of the most iconic examples of Googie architecture that still stands today.

Giant Redwood-themed cafeteria operates under the golden rule, "Dine Free Unless Delighted."

This iconic L.A. bookshop is housed in an abandoned bank—both symbolic and chic.

A cake-themed art installation tucked away in historic Chinatown.

Historic funicular railway, believed to be the shortest railroad in the world.

This sculpture presents commentary on a life in pursuit of profits.

This Los Angeles animation studio is keeping the wonder of stop motion puppetry alive.

The classic Atari game's iconic aliens have invaded downtown San Diego.

The secluded resting place of a local historical figure who perished during the sinking of the Titanic.

This little blue house pokes out over the campus of UC San Diego, seven stories high.

Behind this beachfront shop lies a spectacular, colorful sea cave with an equally colorful past.

This giant ice cream cone is the last remaining icon of a Salt Lake City staple.

A hidden garden of stones engraved with scriptures, a Joseph Smith Sphinx, all carved by one man.