Places phanteana Wants to Go

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

World's oldest operating science fiction and fantasy club, once home to Ray Bradbury and L. Ron Hubbard.

Los Angeles's oldest cemetery allows visitors to trace the history of this proud city.

This Los Angeles animation studio is keeping the wonder of stop motion puppetry alive.

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

Historic marionette theater features thousands of handmade puppets and free cups of ice cream.

New York's unstoppable progress turned this cemetery into the smallest burial ground in the city.

Reverend Jen's unique museum/living room showcases her troll collection.

This German version of Universal Studios holds a vault of treasures from the NeverEnding Story.

This collection of Japanese luck idols beckons visitors with over 2,000 waving paws.

A seasonal movie monster museum featuring wax creations by a relative of one of the original Universal Studios monsters.

This massive store is home to an eccentric collection of vintage, retro, and peculiar goods.

This Russian religious complex is a Frankenstein's chapel that includes influence from almost all the major faiths.

A three-shelf library serves as a memorial in the Jewish cemetery of Krems.

A collection of full-size movie monsters opened to the public.

The "first cat," "first dog," and even a presidential pygmy hippo all get their due in this museum.

The home made famous by the 1983 holiday classic is now a perfectly preserved shrine to the movie.

A collection of haunted artifacts chronicles the career of the world’s most famous paranormal investigators. Museum is temporarily closed with plans to re-open.

This sheep farm has been forever transformed since being built for “The Hobbit” film series.