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

Eighty million natural history specimens call this gargantuan museum home.

This London pub hides a peculiar secret: a recreation of the rooms shared at 221b Baker Street by Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.

The popularity of Sherlock Holmes led to the creation of his fictional address, turning the orderly London street numbers askew.

This ornate Victorian marketplace was the setting for Diagon Alley and the Leaky Cauldron in the Harry Potter films.

One of the few remaining casualties of the London Blitz, this destroyed church has become an enchanting public garden.

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

This churchyard arbor is surrounded by hundreds of gravestones placed there by author Thomas Hardy.

Slyly buy a shake in the Parker Meridien lobby.

This mosaic dedicated to John Lennon was tended for years by a Beatles super-fan.

This whimsical group of statues is a favorite of children who love to climb all over Lewis Carroll's beloved characters.

The "Seinfeld" diner.

Try not to get slimed in Tribeca.

A terrific purveyor of natural history objects and curios.

An historic and oft-filmed spot for musclebound iron pumpers on the Pacific coast.

This iconic L.A. bookshop is housed in an abandoned bank—both symbolic and chic.

Her final resting place was intended to be modest and private, but the power of her popularity continues to draw visitors.

The famous blue house from the classic horror film "Halloween" is now a local landmark.

Pay your respects to a folk-punk legend.

Medical and zoological curiosities for sale.

World-famous, Pink's still manages to keep its prized cult fetish status.

An expansive book store, art gallery, and curio shop with wares ranging from tarot cards to novelty socks.

The blinking light atop the iconic landmark has been sending secret messages for decades.

Las Vegas's very own 40-foot-tall fire-spewing praying mantis.