Secret takes readers on a whimsical tour of the strange and fascinating places that give life to a city. Details about somber, surprising, and silly locales fill this medley of profiles. Photos and tips help guide the curious on their literary, and potentially interactive, journey to a wonderland of the weird. At each destination along the way, provocative mysteries and secrets come to light. Highlights include:

• bizarre moments
• haunted mansions
• quirky collections
• peculiar folklore
• obscure sights