Contests

Places and cultures glow and shine around the world in some of our favorite Atlas Obscura shots.

Tell us an amazing place to travel next year, and you could win a remarkable Atlas Obscura experience.

A collection of atmospheric images from our readers, to explore if you dare.

A trip to Dracula’s Castle in Romania could be in your future, when you enter Atlas Obscura’s Spooky Snaps photo contest.

From traditional Japanese log riding to charitable llama races in Colorado, this photographer has seen it all.

For 30 years, this labyrinthine treasure hunt has had thousands of players cracking codes and digging up the French countryside. After a sudden death and bitter disputes, will the prize ever be found?

For the last days of summer, we're going au naturel!

We want to see your wildlife encounters, for Atlas Obscura’s next Summer Snaps photo contest.

These magical images from our readers will inspire you to appreciate night vision.

May these amazing shots inspire you to hit the road!

Show us your best shots from after darkness falls, for Atlas Obscura’s next Summer Snaps photo contest.

We want to see your road trip wonders for Atlas Obscura’s first photo contest—Summer Snaps.

Hollers are sort of like the yodels of the American South.

The city's iconic buildings inspired some monumental desserts.

To the tune of a ukelele orchestra, growers face off over gooseberries.

The National Fish Decoy Association contest celebrates the best of the best.

The "Iron Chef of medieval times" could have serious consequences.