Washington, D.C.
Dumbarton Oaks Birthing Figure
This fertility idol of questionable authenticity inspired an iconic Indiana Jones artifact.
Places I want to go
Places on this traveler's wishlist.
Washington, D.C.
This fertility idol of questionable authenticity inspired an iconic Indiana Jones artifact.
Antonito, Colorado
The childhood home of Henry Jones Jr. is now an adventure-themed bed and breakfast.
Yakushima, Japan
The magical, mossy forest that inspired 'Princess Mononoke.'
Karlovy Vary, Czechia
Before serving as James Bond's Casino Royale, this Victorian-era spa catered to the world's elite.
Kodiyat, India
This magical place built as an astronomical center starred as a James Bond villain's lair.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
The superstar of Cold War nuclear bunkers has been featured in countless films but is now barely operational.
Brooklyn, New York
Spike Lee's provocative film is officially honored right where it was made, the first time a work of art was used as a secondary street name.
Savoca, Italy
A quiet Sicilian village is home to a cafe that had an important role in "The Godfather."
Hi Vista, California
The "Kill Bill Church" was transformed into a place of worship after a long Hollywood history.
Inverness, California
The lighthouse central to the 1980s horror classic "The Fog" is, in fact, located in one of the foggiest areas of the Pacific Coast.
Morristown, Tennessee
All that's left of the quintessential "cabin in the woods."
Province de Ouarzazate, Morocco
An abandoned horror film set sits eerily along a highway through Hollywood's "door to the desert."
Bastrop, Texas
The pit stop from "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" now serves beef and pork barbecue, not people.
Ashburton Lakes, New Zealand
Edoras, capital city of Rohan in Lord of the Rings, once sat atop this isolated New Zealand mountain.
Upper Hutt, New Zealand
You may recognize this beautiful grove within Kaitoke Regional Park as location of the house of Elrond.
Matamata, New Zealand
This sheep farm has been forever transformed since being built for “The Hobbit” film series.
Astoria, Oregon
The lush coastal city of Astoria is riddled with forgotten secret sidewalks.
Cannon Beach, Oregon
A massive sea stack famous for its appearance in The Goonies.
San Francisco, California
This private residence was the template for one of the most beloved television homes of all time.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Once in disrepair, the house where the 1983 film was shot has been restored and turned into a museum.
Winnetka, Illinois
Recognized the world over as the home of the McCallisters in the 1990 movie "Home Alone."
Kerry, Ireland
Perfectly preserved ancient monastery in an impossibly dramatic location on a rocky island in the Atlantic.
Hong Kong
This hulking behemoth is actually five interconnected towers built in the 1960s.
Bakersfield, California
An antique store houses the last operational diner from the defunct department store chain.