Places Melanicholia Wants to Go

This beloved Baltimore spot features caged dolls, a giant Pez collection, and many, many mannequins.

The design of this historic domed church was influenced by Thomas Jefferson and intended as a statement of religious freedom.

Once America's tallest structure, now a Baltimore landmark.

Baltimore's first skyscraper may be home to the inspiration behind pulp fiction's most celebrated bird.

Also known as "Leicester's Folly," this almost cathedral was left unfinished and in ruins.

Picturesque ruins once held off mighty armies.

After years of slow decline, a derelict Gothic castle is now being restored to life.

This 6th-century church honors St. Tudno, the patron saint of Llandudno.

The world's largest prehistoric copper mine had 30,000 animal bones scattered throughout the maze of passageways.

One of the few surviving street funiculars in the world.

One of the world's oldest trees comes with a Welsh legend intertwining it with a spirit prophesying death.

A breathtaking flower tunnel bursts with beautiful golden blossoms.

The stately remains of Llywelyn the Great's mighty fortress.

The remains of centuries of copper mining appear like an alien landscape.

A holy well believed to have healing powers.

A little-known castle set in a nature reserve.

Legends say that this small island was the final resting place of the Welsh saint of lovers.

This unique museum cafeteria showcases the history and regional diversity of African American cuisine.

Parts of the civil rights movement unfolded in this historic eatery, helmed by the "Queen of Creole Cuisine."

This North Carolina store preserves a historic moment in America's movement for racial equality.

Surrounded by traditional homes, this Tolkien-esque dwelling stands out on a quiet street in suburban Maryland.

Washington's top-secret Cold War-era doomsday communications tower is located in a small neighborhood park.

The only Civil War battle in Washington D.C. took place near this highest natural point in the city.

A portion of the old Pirates stadium over which a defining home run once flew still stands even after the rest of the stadium was torn down.