This small museum in a 17th-century building honors three iconic Scottish writers.

The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?

Ruined 11th century abbey built by King David I in Edinburgh, Scotland.

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

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

Once the future of underwater combat, this old sub is now open for visitors to muck around in.

One of 100 “Whaling Wall" murals painted in 13 different countries by a renowned marine life artist.

The once-abandoned 140-year-old hotel used in the movie "In Dreams."

A statue honoring 44 continuous years of greeting passing ships.

This kitschy tavern is also home to rare early editions of "Treasure Island."

Buy your friend a drink or staple some cash to the wall for the next guy at the Salty Dawg Saloon.

According to the experts at the Guinness World's Record office, this is the longest candy counter in the world.

Berkeley Hot Springs presents to you "the only outdoor monument to presidential bathing."

A series of abstract, silly sculptures represent the works of a great modern classical composer.

An "inside out" building in the historical center of Paris, featuring Europe’s largest modern art museum.

A French library that makes sure its love of books is writ large... giant in fact.

The Nobel-Prize-winning author of The Stranger is buried beneath a simple gravestone in a sleepy French village.

After starting as a whimsical tourist attraction that eventually found its way to ruin, these renovated canals offer a lush and exotic locale on the Pacific Coast.

Scores of vintage street lamps shine along L.A.’s Miracle Mile.

Historic funicular railway, believed to be the shortest railroad in the world.

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

Explore the largest pure gypsum deposit in the world, and go dune sledding while you're at it.

This quirky hot springs town known to locals as "T or C" was named after a radio show.

A wealth of pop culture statuary and green chile dishes give this roadside restaurant clout.