Simon Jones's User Profile - Atlas Obscura

Simon Jones

I'm a story hunter and photographer traveling the world looking for the next tale to tell. In the summer months, I can be found in Paris giving off-the-beaten-track bike tours to curious discerning travelers.

https://simon.guide

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Lakewood, Colorado

Davies' Chuck Wagon Diner

One man's love for East Coast diner culture brought an entire eatery all the way from New Jersey to Colorado.

lukefater

Added by lukefater

Salem, Massachusetts

The Witch House of Salem

The only structure left with direct ties to the Salem witchcraft trials of 1692.

Dylan

Boston, Massachusetts

Rainbow Swash

The world's largest piece of copyrighted artwork.

Boston, Massachusetts

Site of the Boston Massacre

The American Revolution was galvanized into serious action due to the tragic clash with British soldiers that occurred at this location.

Boston, Massachusetts

Brattle Book Shop

One of the oldest used bookstores in the U.S. has been selling antiquarian treasures since 1825.

Asia London Palomba

Added by Asia London Palomba

Melbourne, Australia

Larry La Trobe Statue

Melbourne's favorite bronze dog.

jbartlett2000

Added by jbartlett2000

Abbotsford, Australia

Abbotsford Convent

This 19th-century convent is now a flourishing 21st-century hub for art.

adrajohnson

Added by adrajohnson

Melbourne, Australia

Captain Cook's Cottage

The 18th-century home was disassembled into 253 cases and brought all the way from the other side of the world.

jbartlett2000

Added by jbartlett2000

Melbourne, Australia

AC/DC Lane

A colorful street named for the legendary Australian rock band.

Gavin

St Kilda, Australia

St. Kilda Pier Penguin Colony

You'll find the little birds tucked within the rocks of this Australian beach.

zep

Berlin, Germany

Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe

Thousands of coffin-like pillars make up this controversial Holocaust memorial.

ahvenas

Added by ahvenas

Berlin, Germany

Haus Schwarzenberg Street Art Alley

A narrow passage next to a cafe leads to a courtyard exploding with murals, tags, and paste-ups.

paulwil

Added by paulwil

Sequoia National Park, California

General Sherman

Quite simply the largest tree in the world (by volume).

Three Rivers, California

Moro Rock

Four hundred granite steps were built into this massive rock by the National Park Service.

Added by mtodd51

Temple de la Sybille (The Temple of Sybille)

This structure atop a craggy cliff in one of the most beautiful parks in Paris boasts an unbeatable view.

Added by daryleconners

'Jeune Éléphant pris au Piège' ('Young Elephant Caught in a Trap')

This emotive sculpture was originally created for the 1878 World's Fair.

Monsieur Mictlan

Added by Monsieur Mictlan

Statue Le Rhinoceros

A beautiful Victorian statue shows France's enduring love of the rhinoceros.

Monsieur Mictlan

Added by Monsieur Mictlan

Jardin Alpin (Alpine Garden)

This recessed garden protects thousands of mountain plants by creating its own microclimates.

lampbane

Added by lampbane

Lion of The Botanical Gardens

A majestic lion statue guards this Parisian botanical garden, and feeds on an unsettling item.

Laetitia Barbier

Added by Laetitia Barbier

Arènes de Lutèce

Remains of Roman amphitheater hidden in a sleepy quarter of Paris.

cultureandstuff

Added by cultureandstuff

Rue du Chat-qui-Pêche

The narrowest street in Paris.

SEANETTA

Added by SEANETTA

Carousel of Extinct and Endangered Animals

Known as the "Dodo Manège," this carousel features a herd of animals that have disappeared—or may be gone soon.

Allison

Added by Allison

The Bears of Gobelins

During the summer months, giant teddy bears take over Paris near Les Gobelins metro station.

Added by maarten

Paris Space Invaders

The video game-themed street art first popped up in the French city.

Added by maarten