Places oldhabetrot Wants to Go

A small piece of Scotland sits in a park in Lower Manhattan.

The very first subway station in New York City is beautiful, decked out in chandeliers, and ... abandoned?

The remains of the first punk club in L.A.

The private clubhouse for the members of the Academy of Magical Arts.

The mall's looks were inspired by the cowboy extras who used to meet up—and cause real trouble—at this Hollywood hub.

This star-studded Old Hollywood restaurant is where fettuccine Alfredo made its United States debut.

Hollywood's oldest hotel is the site of the first Academy Awards, the birthplace of Marilyn Monroe's career, and the home of Montgomery Clift's ghost.

Resting place of Hollywood's immortals is also site of summer film screenings.

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

There's nothing creepier than a cemetery next to a clown motel.

This location of a Mexican chain restaurant has a unique location: an old jail.

This cabin survived a landslide that killed its owners.

Built in 1899, this luxurious home was part of one of the first gated communities in Los Angeles.

You might recognize this historic Oregon mansion from its appearance in 'The Goonies.'

The oldest brick saltbox house in America.

The eccentric mansion of one of the most popular horror authors of modern times.

The famous author's cottage hideaway.

This private residence was the template for one of the most beloved television homes of all time.

An abandoned castle owned and ignored by Masons carries a cursed history.

Magical-looking cottages that inspired one of the most famous animated films ever.

New York City's only preserved family home from the 19th century.

The oldest lighthouse on America's west coast no longer needs keepers, yet they maintain the site anyhow.

The site of a tragic massacre that spawned a multimedia franchise.

The Hudson River School comes alive at this palatial estate.