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Two men, two visionaries of Venice Beach, one little hotel that smells like cookies.

This serene oasis in an affluent Los Angeles neighborhood holds some of Gandhi's ashes and got Elvis into Eastern Philosophy.

A serene, almost spiritual place to do one's business. Who knew a public toilet could inspire and awe?

The tiniest tiki room in San Diego.

This giant foot is all that remains of a massive concrete play structure that once stood on the outskirts of Edinburgh.

Erected in memory of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, who was born close to this spot, this statue commemorates the author and his famous detective.

Every New Year's Day, locals don gaudy costumes and dive into the frigid Firth of Forth.

This 16th-century close preserves an unusual piece of Edinburgh's transportation history.

This stately bank building hides a spectacular star-studded ceiling.

This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.

The healing properties of this well attracted royals and commoners throughout the Middle Ages.

The colorful stairs are made with marble from the world's major quarries.

This king penguin is a knighted brigadier of the Norwegian Army.

Sprawled across the Great Hall ceiling are various constellations and images relating to the zodiac.

A beautiful Greco-Roman structure houses a well once believed to have healing powers.

This obscure walkway links Edinburgh’s Old Town with one of the city's prime vantage points.

There are plenty of wonderful panoramic vistas in Edinburgh, but not many are hidden smack in the middle of the Old Town.

A book bound in the skin of an infamous criminal, along with countless other specimens.

One of the oldest scientific gardens in Britain, containing more than 13,302 plant species in its core collection.

360° views of the city plus five floors of optical illusions and hands-on science.

The fountain marks the area where hundreds of accused witches were burned at the stake.

Check your calendars; you might be attending a drive-in movie or sitting next to a fashion runway.

This sculptural piece by the artist Tom Otterness doubles as a jungle gym.

The highest natural point in New York City and all of the Atlantic coastal plain.