London, England
Earl's Court Police Box
The Metropolitan Police refurbished the blue box (perhaps not coincidentally) the same year "Doctor Who" returned to TV screens.
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Lititz, Pennsylvania
Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery
Don't get it twisted: This is the oldest pretzel bakery in the United States.
Buffalo, New York
Guaranty Building
A 19th-century architectural wonder designed by the "father of the skyscraper."
Haverhill, Massachusetts
Bradford College
A defunct all-girls college which may be the resting place of H.P. Lovecraft's real-life Necronomicon.
Addison, Vermont
Crown Point Bridge
Lake Champlain Bridge, the recently demolished and rebuilt bridge where they filmed "What Lies Beneath".
Cleveland, Ohio
‘A Christmas Story’ House and Museum
The home made famous by the 1983 holiday classic is now a perfectly preserved shrine to the movie.
Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Sputnik IV Crash Site
A metal ring in the middle of the road marks the exact spot where the Soviet satellite crash-landed in 1962.
Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Lake Michigan Triangle
Paranormal activity on the great lakes.
Schenectady, New York
Nott Memorial
This elaborate High Victorian Gothic structure is one of the world's few 16-sided buildings.
New York, New York
Bryant Park Bathroom
The fanciest public restroom in New York City boasts fresh flowers, art, and a classical music soundtrack.
St. Louis, Missouri
City Museum
Less a museum than a bizarre fantasy world created by artists and engineers.
St. Louis, Missouri
Old St. Louis County Courthouse
The Old Courthouse takes visitors on a captivating trip through St. Louis' timeline.
St. Louis, Missouri
Wainwright State Office Building
One of the world's earliest skyscrapers.
New York, New York
Preserved Remnants of 17th Century New York
Under a glass sidewalk lie the remains of some of Manhattan's oldest buildings.
New York, New York
The High Line
Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.
Narragansett, Rhode Island
The Towers of Narragansett
The only surviving fragment of the lost Narragansett Pier Casino.
Dublin, Ireland
Dublin's Garden of Remembrance
Amidst the bustling streets of Dublin, there is a hushed garden that is dedicated to "All those who gave their lives in the cause of Irish Freedom."
Edinburgh, Scotland
Wojtek the Soldier Bear Memorial
A statue in the heart of Edinburgh honors a bear that served in the Polish military during World War II.
Dublin, Ireland
The Proclamation Sculpture
A particularly disconcerting tribute to Irish martyrs.
Munich, Germany
Wurmeck
A fearsome dragon clings to a corner of Munich's city hall.
Prague, Czechia
'Il Commendatore' ('Cloak of Conscience')
This spooky statue sits outside a famous Prague theater.
Prague, Czechia
The Penguins at Kampa Park
A series of playful yellow penguins share a serious message about the environment.
Prague, Czechia
Museum of the Infant Jesus
This Czech church doubles as something of a permanent fashion exhibition for a statue of the Infant Jesus.
Budapest, Hungary
Péter Mansfeld Monument
This statue of a falling man commemorates a teenage martyr of the Hungarian Revolution.
