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An abandoned cemetery lies in ruins as the surrounding forest swallows it whole.

South Philadelphia is home to Keith Haring's only surviving in situ collaborative public mural.

A museum dedicated to the strange and extravagant costumes and memorabilia of the mummers, a tradition older than Philadelphia itself.

Ant sculptures march up the side of what used to be an iconic spot in punk rock lore.

This meticulously extracted nervous system allegedly came from a 19th-century custodian who donated her body to science.

The world's third-largest crystal sphere has sat in the Penn Museum since 1927 with the exception of one outlandish theft.

Philadelphia boasts one of the best — and most often overlooked — traditional Japanese gardens in North America.

The abandoned coal loading dock is a canvas for unsanctioned art.

A layered tribute to the work of mosaicist Isaiah Zagar.

In the early 1800s, surgery was also a show.

Step into a pastel time capsule where candy is truly dandy.

This Philly cemetery is the eternal home of many famous area residents, including Rocky Balboa's wife.

The origin of this mechanical boy was a mystery until he revealed his maker by writing it in perfect cursive.

America's most famous museum of medical oddities is home to the remains of Albert Einstein's brain.

The world’s first penitentiary, meant to be humane, drove men insane.

Martha's Vineyard's most beloved speakeasy sells late-night pastries.

The Burnside Fountain and its questionable interpretation.

All that remains of the Whittall mansion are the ruins of the formal garden and its pergola, dedicated to the late Matthew J. Whittall by his widow.

This fairy tale-themed amusement park is now abandoned, and childhood metaphors abound.

Abandoned Coast Artillery fort now serves as a graffiti canvas and sightseeing vantage point.

A crumbling stone stable and carriage house are all that remain of a manse that was once filled with Egyptian artifacts.

Founded in 1788, this Rhode Island institution is the oldest operating general store in America.

Historic seaside park featuring explorable, abandoned military structures.

The secluded beach getaway from Wes Anderson's dreamy summer romance.