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Amarilla Golf, Spain
Submarine Safari
One of the world's only places where tourists can make a trip in a submarine.
Vagator, India
Chapora Fort
Once an important military landmark, this centuries old fort regained its popularity in modern times due to an iconic Bollywood film.
Iwakuni, Japan
Seiryu Miharashi Station
This train station has no entrances or exits for pedestrians, and exists only to take advantage of the area’s view.
Kabupaten Sragen, Indonesia
Gunung Kemukus
This hilltop shrine is colloquially known as "Sex Mountain" for the ritual practices once conducted there.
Lansing, West Virginia
Bridge Walk
In West Virginia, you can walk across the longest single-arch bridge in the Western Hemisphere.
Bath, England
Grey K2 Phone Booth
An iconic British fixture in an unconventional color.
travel
Dear Atlas: How Do I Actually Meet Locals When I Travel?
For when you want to make a genuine connection with someone who isn’t your tour guide.
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8 Unique Festivals and Quirky Events in Washington, DC
A city known for its history and monuments is lit up by celebrations year-round
tourism
How a TV Show Brought New Fans (and Furniture) to Emily Dickinson's House
The poet’s home-turned-museum has embraced its pop-culture moment.
Cable Beach, Australia
Lord McAlpine Statue
A bronze sculpture dedicated a man who transformed the town into a modern tourist destination.
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How Three Sisters Revolutionized England’s Penny Arcades
The Dennison sisters amassed a small fortune with their morbid “working models.”
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Podcast: Welcome To Wall Drug
In the South Dakota badlands, a small pharmacy employed an ingenious marketing gimmick.
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Podcast: A Journey Around the World With Sebastian Modak
The New York Times' former "52 Places" reporter dives into the ups and downs of traveling for an entire year.
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In the Canary Islands, a Mysterious Phantom Isle Haunts Local Imagination
The legend of San Borondón all started with an Irish saint.
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Podcast: Slowjamastan
Grab your passport—we're going to get our groove on.
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Podcast: A Gaga Tour of the Town
A guide to where to go in New York City—if you want to understand a certain iconic pop star.
Sulphur Springs, Arkansas
Sulphur Springs Park
These springs were once the source of a tourism boom to Sulphur Springs.
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In Mammoth Lakes, Bears, Tourists, and Locals Learn to Coexist
Animal Planet's 'Bear Whisperer' shares how the California town copes with both dumpster-diving bears and human party animals.
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