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Daresbury, England

All Saints’ Church, Daresbury

Visit the birthplace of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, better known as Lewis Carroll, poet and author of 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.'
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Vigo, Spain

Monument to Jules Verne—Octopus

Dedicated to one of the author's most iconic works.
Added by jlswifty
London, England

Tomb of Mary Wollstonecraft

Visit the grave of a famous feminist author and the mother of Mary Shelley.
Added by EmilyFouilleroux
Madrid, Spain

Inscriptions on the Pavement of Huertas Street

Along the pavement of this neighborhood in Madrid are quotes from famous authors.
Xavixavir Added by Xavixavir
Washington, D.C.

Library Of Congress Gutenberg Bible

One of the three perfect vellum copies of this historic book known to exist is on display in a specially-designed case.
Added by blimpcaptain
Athens, Greece

Museum of Greek Folk Musical Instruments

Dating from the 18th century to today, this museum houses a collection of over 1,200 musical instruments.
Added by cnnorfrench
Athens, Greece

Cafe Avissinia

Catch raucous live performances of traditional tunes at this old-school taverna.
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Montclair, New Jersey

91.9 FM Pirate Radio Station

The radio station that's been promising to make love to you for the last 15 years—if you happen to be on one specific block in suburban New Jersey.
Added by waynelaforme
Busot, Spain

Ethnic Music Museum of Busot

A private collector gathered these sound machines and musical instruments across five continents.
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Geneva, Switzerland

Liszt Memorial

A memorial to a 19th-century composer who was known for driving crowds wild.
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New Orleans, Louisiana

Treme's Petit Jazz Museum

This museum tells a lively, personal, and wide-ranging history of jazz music.
Added by Jingx
St. Louis, Missouri

National Blues Museum

Exploring the past, present, and future of blues music.
Added by kmenard
Clear Lake, Iowa

Surf Ballroom

The last location where Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J. P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson played before their tragic deaths.
Added by daisygrrl80
Pensacola, Florida

Saenger Theatre Pensacola

A Grand Dame of the vaudeville circuit restored to its former glory.
Added by traceywilson
Mijas, Spain

Mijas Miniatures Museum

A man's curious and seriously small handmade objects from around the world.
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Chester, Illinois

Popeye Museum and Spinach Can Collectibles

A museum and gift shop in a small Illinois town commemorates the work of E.C. Segar and the local figures on whom he based his characters.
Added by traceywilson
Manchester, England

RNCM Collection of Historic Musical Instruments

Over 300 historical instruments from around the world can be found in the Royal Northern College of Music's basement.
Gareth Hacking Added by Gareth Hacking
Memphis, Tennessee

Memphis Listening Lab

A legendary music collector donated his entire collection to the entire city of Memphis.
Added by oconke02
Berlin, Germany

Berlin Coin Cabinet

One of the largest numismatic collections in Europe fell victim to a huge theft.
Fred Cherrygarden Added by Fred Cherrygarden
Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico

Fox Cave

This 1950s-era nostalgic roadside New Mexico attraction consists of a quirky curio store and museum embedded into the face of a cave.
Added by ianlefk
Harrisville, West Virginia

Berdine's Five and Dime

Step back in time at this historic variety store, packed with items from a bygone era.
Added by traceywilson
Paris, France

Debauve & Gallais

Marie Antoinette and Napoleon Bonaparte were fans of this 200-year-old French chocolatier.
Diana Hubbell Added by Diana Hubbell
Görlitz, Germany

Jugendstilkaufhaus Görlitz

After falling into disuse, this imposing department store found new life as a Hollywood backdrop and a theater.
Added by tremonia1909
Bath, England

Bath Market Pillar

Since 1768, the pillar at Guildhall Market in Bath has been a hub of economic transactions.
Xavixavir Added by Xavixavir