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Edgar Allan Poe Museum

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

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James River Park Pipeline Walkway

Heron, whitewater rapids, and urban industrialism all add to the beauty of this concrete nature walk.

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Hollywood Cemetery

The final resting place of two (or three) presidents, one vampire, and 18,000 Confederate soldiers.

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The Grand Kugel

This 29-ton granite ball spins around at the slightest touch thanks to a scientific phenomenon.

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Ruins of Belle Isle

A small Richmond island dotted with the remnants of hundreds of years of history.

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World's Largest Slinky

Once on display alongside a giant Gumby, it’s as tall as a nine-story building when fully extended.

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The Markel Building

Inspired by a foil-wrapped potato, (seriously) the Markel Building has been deemed one of the 10 ugliest buildings in the world.

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Egyptian Building

A convincing little bit of ancient Egypt smack dab in Richmond, Virginia.

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Quoit Club Punch

Drinkers downed this serious cocktail while hurling heavy rings at posts in the 18th century.

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"Edgar Allan Poe Square" in the Boston Common, near the place where Poe was born.

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Edgar Allan Poe gets the recognition he deserves in the afterlife.

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