Places Edited by Samir S. Patel

A hidden lane full of top-quality street art.

Each of these hand-painted wooden boxes, which date to between the 16th and 19th centuries, contains a genuine human skull.

This ruined fort and statue are a testament to the last king of Kaua‘i’s savvy diplomacy skills, which briefly brought Russians to Hawai‘i.

The final home of the most famous horse of the American Civil War.

A historic model village was gifted from residents of London to Melbourne as thanks for their help during World War II.

With over 10,000 lights, this engineering marvel lights up the city after dark.

Eat like pre-Columbian Native Americans in this New Mexico restaurant within the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center.

The former home of Lillian Evans Tibbs and her grandson, Thurlow Evans Tibbs Jr., whose prodigious contributions to music and art spanned more than 90 years.

A former coastal watch post has been turned into a bothy with unrivaled views of the sea and its inhabitants.

These sailing ship-shaped chandeliers are believed to have been a gift inspired by faith.

This historic hiding place, often used by people escaping slavery, is a testament to a heroic struggle for freedom.

A statue of the beloved storybook character stands in front of the building in which her creator was born.

Backwards hour and minute hands and a timing mechanism that fluctuates with the temperature led to this clock tower's local nickname.

Home to two notable early-20th-century Black educators, Lucy Slowe and Mary Burrill.

A 60-foot-tall tower provides unparalleled views of the southern Green Mountains.

According to legend, this ancient column contains healing properties.

In 1898, a New England storm that claimed more than 400 lives created this brand new stretch of shoreline.

Tucked between a side street and a theater, this arch once led to a prestigious riding school, and now opens to a courtyard and community garden.

This bizarre hotel on historic Route 66 has been plagued by rumors of paranormal activity.

A showcase of geologic history is home to one of the largest collection of lunar meteorites on Earth.

The only residents of this abandoned housing development full of identical castles are stray cats and dogs.

Legend says this sacred tree was a gift from goddess Athena.

The oldest of its kind in the country, this tree sits where formerly enslaved people are said to have founded the city of Freetown.

An abandoned Victorian-era mill in the middle of modern Manchester.