Places lizziebelle Wants to Go

This medieval sanctuary's tree-framed door looks like a portal to a mythical realm.

A beautiful collection of architectural ornaments rescued from demolished New York City buildings.

The gilded vestiges of a sterling department store can still be found in a Brooklyn shopping center.

A tree that grows parallel to the ground was declared Brooklyn's "crowning curio" by the poet who saved it.

19th century cemetery hidden in Brooklyn's Prospect Park.

Come for the pastrami, stay for the million-dollar art.

Come for the sustainable organic chocolate, stay for the sustainable organic booze.

An oasis of calm amid the chaos of the boardwalk, the museum traces the heritage of this beloved beachside amusement park.

You can still ride this 100-year-old work of art in Brooklyn's largest public park.

The factory for the popular Dumbo location, the Greenpoint shop is a quiet gem.

Sniff the Titan Arum's rotting flesh.

Behind a bodega is a small museum of relics and ephemera showcasing the history of New York.

Ride the subways of yesteryear.

The one-stop shop for all of your superhero (or evil arch-nemesis) needs.

This striking statue brings a scene from the African savannah into central London.

Overlooked by many, the two famous Scottish warriors guard the main gate of Edinburgh Castle.

On this wooded path, a stained-glass window creates a spellbinding forest cathedral.

This peaceful garden is hidden on the grounds of a spiritual organization founded by a pioneer yogi.

This medieval tower is all that remains of the castle where Joan of Arc was held before being burned at the stake.

The final resting place of one of the most influential modern occultists.

This maze-like slot canyon is a unique gem within an already fascinating geological area.

The likeness of the Baltimore music icon was unveiled in time for the anniversary of his Senate hearings on music censorship.

A monumental statue of RCA's mascot now sits atop a historical society roof after a life of moving around.

The site where Poe “in great distress, and ... in need of immediate assistance” likely died.