Places LexaPayne Wants to Go

At the right time of day, sunlight floods through the roof of this cave and illuminates the small pavilion hidden within.

Flames have been burning within this mountain for more than 2,500 years.

An unusual round church in London with a Templar past.

This collection of illusory paraphernalia has been culled from the history of London's premier magician's club.

A beautiful Greco-Roman structure houses a well once believed to have healing powers.

This futuristically sylvan church is a glass-enclosed marvel of modern architecture.

The remains of a failed attempt at medieval nerdery are hidden deep in the woods of Virginia.

This single-track road rewards brave drivers with stunning Scottish scenery.

Local legend says Isaac Newton built this footbridge without any screws, bolts, or nails.

The abandoned "Ghost Mansion" was left to decay in the mountains of Northern Italy.

This museum dedicated to divination also honors a local 10th-century prophetess.

Perhaps the oldest vine in North America, this sprawling plant helps make a sweet wine.

Locals call this magical moss-covered walkway the "Emerald Path."

“It's the quality” (but probably also the drive-through donut tunnel) that has attracted diners since 1968.

This artificial archipelago was supposed to resemble a map of the world.

You'll find the little birds tucked within the rocks of this Australian beach.

This Arctic mining town is home to a cat that's spent years masquerading as a fox.

The "Bridge Over the Atlantic" lets you cross the waterway in mere seconds.

An oasis of shade and color amidst the bustle of the old city.

A hidey-hole sandwiched between cellphone, DVD, and jewelry stores features Tibetan delights.

This historic pub has maintained much of its 1906 decor, including a small sequestered room for women, where orders were slipped through a tiny window.

Its appearance in "Game of Thrones" may spur on the long-awaited restoration of this medieval shipyard.

Megapodes incubate their eggs using the heat of an active volcano on this Pacific isle.

This unique temple complex remains off the typical tourist trail.