Places Edited by Michael Inscoe

The only Bahá'í house of worship in North America and one of only a handful worldwide.

A massive sea stack famous for its appearance in The Goonies.

Peak named for an old man who liked to run in the nude.

Paths are maintained, but trees have taken over plots.

An artist's vision for connectivity spans seven continents and 16 countries.

Lavish royal estate punctuated with heated greenhouses.

Derelict chemical plant on the North Sea is a beautiful industrial ruin.

A quick and simple solution to Cambodia's train woes.

Rebuilt remains of a temple to Roman god Mithras.

The giant skeleton sculpture is surprisingly well-traveled.

Looming communist pillar with a Czech twist.

Statue commemorating the use of ether in anesthesia.

One of the best beaches in the entire world.

One of the few surviving "Wigwam"-themed motels.

Monument to a suicide protesting the Soviet invasion.

Many cities have held the title, but Brazil snatched the crown from Chile in 2011.

VW heaven in the backwoods of Dade City, now gone.

Where monkeys run wild and the humans are caged.

The home of 1.5 million wood letters for printing is still a functioning workshop.

Continuing the tradition of the dime museum in style.

Paranormal experiences in this hotel's room 217 led Stephen King to write "The Shining."

One of the world's largest model railroads is a mind-boggling achievement.

Venue for strange sideshow displays and musical acts.

Fascinating museum dedicated to the under-appreciated medical history of urology features some wince-inducing devices.