Istanbul, Turkey
Tombs of the Sultans
Five sultans and their families rest in eternal splendor, teeming with overlooked beauty and drama.
Places ohvoss Wants to Go
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Places I want to go
Places on this traveler's wishlist.
Vienna, Austria
Palmenhaus
Dine amidst exotic plants at this former royal greenhouse.
Vienna, Austria
Museum of Art Fakes
This Austrian museum celebrates the work of famous forgers and their inimitable imitations.
Vienna, Austria
Karlskirche (St. Charles's Church)
Built to give thanks for the passing of a plague epidemic, this cathedral is a one-of-a-kind architectural hybrid.
Prague, Czechia
Rozhledna Doubravka
A massive, abstract lookout tower providing a panoramic view of Prague.
Paris, France
Le Louxor Palais du Cinema
Egyptian Revival movie palace abandoned for decades and restored in 2013.
Savannah, Georgia
Graveface Museum
Hidden amid the old-world charm of Savannah is a museum dedicated to the world of oddities and criminal history.
Savannah, Georgia
The Paris Market
This quirky curiosity shop takes its cues from the world's bazaars.
Permanently Closed
Chicago, Illinois
Stained Glass at Navy Pier
A display of magnificent stained glass windows is the first exhibit of its kind.
Chicago, Illinois
Quimby's Bookstore
The beloved home to all publications indie, erotic, and punky.
Chicago, Illinois
Merz Apothecary
An antiquated German apothecary on Chicago's North Side.
Chicago, Illinois
Garfield Park Conservatory
A lush green oasis in the middle of Chicago.
Permanently Closed
Washington, D.C.
Yenching Palace
The iconic D.C. restaurant where the Cuban Missile Crisis was negotiated, now a Walgreens.
Permanently Closed
Washington, D.C.
Riggs Bank
The bank that helped fund the Mexican-American War and the purchase of Alaska met its downfall after helping Augusto Pinochet launder money.
Permanently Closed
Washington, D.C.
Palace of Wonders
Bar full of oddities, specimens, artifacts and homages to the great dime museums of the past.
Washington, D.C.
The Cuban Embassy's Hemingway Bar
When it opened during the final years of the embargo, all the drinks and cigars were free.
Washington, D.C.
Peacock Room
This stunning blue and gold room changed cities twice before becoming part of the Smithsonian.
Washington, D.C.
Dumbarton Oaks
The Byzantine, pre-Columbian, and medieval art at this stately mansion are some of the most under-appreciated collections in D.C.
Washington, D.C.
National Building Museum
Fittingly, America's museum of architecture is itself a magnificently designed old building.
Washington, D.C.
The Old Patent Model Museum
During the Industrial Revolution this “Temple of Invention” was full of intricate miniature machines and gadgets.
Washington, D.C.
The Dupont Underground
Long-abandoned trolley tunnels just a mile away from the White House are turning into an art space.
Washington, D.C.
The Mansion on O Street
With over 100 jam-packed rooms to explore plus elaborate tea services and events, the Mansion on O Street is a hidden treasure.
Asheville, North Carolina
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center
Carrying on the legacy of a short-lived experimental school tucked away in the mountains of North Carolina.
Asheville, North Carolina
Fleetwood’s
A wedding chapel, vintage clothing shop, and bar all under one roof.
