Industrial ruin decimated this tiny New England company town in a fashion no one saw coming… and even fewer remember today.

This knobby, drooping New Orleans oak is a favorite place both for climbing and for meeting giraffes.

"Only the dead get off at Kymlinge."

This is not only one of the oldest collections in Europe, but also possibly the most beautiful.

This magical museum celebrates the life and work of a seminal children's book writer (and occasional spy).

This natural rock "church" might not be a proper chapel but that doesn't mean it's not beautiful.

This awesome Spanish castle is so fantastical it was actually used on Game of Thrones.

In this truly magical place, rent hasn't been raised since the year 1520.

The cruel trial of a 13-year-old boy inspired the creation of this now abandoned reformatory.

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

A wonderful collection of all things Oz is nestled in the heart of Kansas.

A former Oz-themed attraction that has fallen into disrepair, but still holds some of the original magic.

This whimsical Oz-themed park had a wonderful impact on the surrounding neighborhood.

The European towns of Brașov and Râșnov each have proud signs reminiscent of the Hollywood sign.

A recreated sign from the movie Jumanji has become a makeshift tribute to the film's late star.

Despite time, colonization, and the brutal New Mexican heat, these Pueblo ruins still stand.

This secret gem of a toy store houses a rideable carousel populated with fantasy animals.

Kings Cross Station pays tribute to its role in Britain's best-selling book series.

This iconic Parisian bookstore doubles as the "Tumbleweed Hotel" for traveling writers.

The quaint little store that is said to have inspired a famous Dickens novel was only given its name after the book was released.

This museum devoted to the gothic author holds such interesting ephemera as his socks and walking stick.

The final resting place of one of the most sensational guitar players of all time was created only after his father got the rights to his music.

This semi-secret garden in south Seattle emulates a traditional Japanese garden using the plants of the Pacific Northwest.

This whimsical stacked cabin looks like something out of a children's book.