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Thornburg Village

A storybook European village in Berkeley.

37.8771, -122.2656

Added by Annetta Black

Fairy Post Office

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Fairy Post Office

Hidden within a tree hollow is a lilliputian post office that services wanderers looking for a whimsical exchange.

37.8992, -122.2525

Added by mallorypickett

Berkeley, California

Adventure Playground

A playground built by the kids that is a child's wonderland, and a helicopter parent's nightmare.

37.8632, -122.3145

Added by sarahbenson

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Tail of the Yak

Handmade treasures from around the world.

37.8565, -122.2537

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East Bay Vivarium

An amazing collection of fantastic reptiles, amphibians, spiders, and insects.

37.8696, -122.2991

Added by M Rebekah Otto

Berkeley, California

Fish Shaped House

A private home built to resemble the shape of a microscopic creature.

37.8563, -122.2859

Added by serflac

Berkeley, California

Moe's Books

A shape-shifting buy-sell-trade bookstore, born to Beatnik Era spirit.

37.8655, -122.2586

Berkeley, California

Urban Ore

An vast warehouse of everyday treasures in Berkeley, CA.

37.8508, -122.2905

Added by Raphi Gottesman

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In the otherworldly landscapes of Death Valley, practice your night photography skills and immerse yourself in the sky above.

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