road trip
10 Travel Resolutions From Atlas Obscura for 2025
This year, we're planning adventures across the world and in our own neighborhoods.
road trip
This year, we're planning adventures across the world and in our own neighborhoods.
beverages
Mount a mechanical corn dog, feast on roast goat in a downed Soviet Plane, and more.
atlas obscura
We added nearly 2,000 places to the Atlas this year—these are 24 of our favorites.
our favorite reads
From Christmas goblins to a New Year’s ghost-horse, these creepy tales are sure to keep you in the holiday spirit.
cloistered comestibles
A bell tower in the Saint-Pierre cathedral hides a meaty secret.
recycling
From the surprising connection between trees and toilet brushes to a guide for eating your Christmas tree.
holiday
Raise a glass of Yuletide punch, or an ice cream-loaded elixir.
chemistry
A scientist's quest for mysterious sources of underground oxygen may offer clues about the origins of life.
travel
From music festivals to marvelous mausoleums, here were some of our favorite places and experiences of 2024.
christmas monsters
Introducing the edible version of the least-cuddly Christmas creature.
ski
Turn up the thrill with these unconventional winter adventures.
saloons
Travel back to a time when flurries fell upon the open range and cowboys roamed the snowy hills.
christmas monsters
These creatures of lore are definitely on the naughty list.
krampus
These masked marchers bring blessings and fun.
orchards
How one family turned their peach orchard into a rallying cry for saving heirloom flavors and building community.
trolls
Long before <em>A Court of Thorns and Roses,</em> 17th-century Swedish courts investigated supernatural love.
glowing
A UV light and specific ingredients can make a dish or drink change color.
gastro guides
Scout out rare Catalan “sea and mountain” specialties, superlative hot chocolate, and boozy “fork breakfasts.”