New York, New York
High Bridge
The oldest surviving bridge in New York City, which reopened to pedestrians in 2015.
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Places I want to go
Places on this traveler's wishlist.
New York, New York
Chinatown Ice Cream Factory
Order scoops of pandan, lychee, and black sesame at this family-run institution.
New York, New York
The Museum of Interesting Things
A hands-on traveling collection of the innovative devices of yesteryear.
New York, New York
The 'Ghostbusters' Firehouse
Try not to get slimed in Tribeca.
New York, New York
Old City Hall Station
The very first subway station in New York City is beautiful, decked out in chandeliers, and ... abandoned?
Permanently Closed
Los Angeles, California
Skeletons in the Closet
Gift shop offering toe tags and chalk body beach towels tucked into a coroner's office.
Los Angeles, California
Cahuenga Building
This bank is widely believed to be the inspiration for the offices of Philip Marlowe, the hardboiled detective featured in a number of Raymond Chandler's stories.
Los Angeles, California
Hollywood Bowl Museum
This museum is a music lover's introduction to the iconic venue.
Los Angeles, California
Griffith J. Griffith Statue
Although he donated over 3,000 acres to Los Angles, Griffith's life was marred by controversy.
Los Angeles, California
Mel Blanc’s Grave
The man who voiced Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, and more has a headstone reading, "That's all, folks!"
Los Angeles, California
Doheny Mansion
Built in 1899, this luxurious home was part of one of the first gated communities in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles, California
Lovell Health House
The first all glass and steel residence in the United States.
Los Angeles, California
Beyond Baroque
Founded by a high school teacher, this poetry magazine became a center for all things literary.
Los Angeles, California
Mt. Hollywood Tunnel
This nondescript tunnel has been featured in a number of iconic movies, from “Roger Rabbit” to “Back to the Future.”
Los Angeles, California
Odd Fellows Cemetery
A Los Angeles cemetery that was once at the center of a Supreme Court dispute.
Los Angeles, California
Camera Collection at the American Society of Cinematographers
Inside this clubhouse is a cinephile's paradise.
Los Angeles, California
Muscle Beach
An historic and oft-filmed spot for musclebound iron pumpers on the Pacific coast.
Los Angeles, California
Egasse-Braasch House
The house where Good Will Hunting was written is a surreal fairytale abode.
Los Angeles, California
The Music Box Steps
The site of a classic series of Laurel and Hardy pratfalls.
Los Angeles, California
Venice Beach House
Two men, two visionaries of Venice Beach, one little hotel that smells like cookies.
Los Angeles, California
Walt Disney's Carolwood Barn
The famous animator's private station house and man-cave was the birthplace of imagineering.
Los Angeles, California
Heritage Square Museum
Beautiful Victorian buildings from L.A.'s forgotten architectural past.
Los Angeles, California
The Mar Vista Time Travel Mart
Sister store to the Echo Park Time Travel Store.
Los Angeles, California
Lummis Home ("El Alisal")
A castle that was built stone by stone by an eccentric journalist.
