Weather Destinations for All Seasons

These spots pay tribute to the elements.

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In addition to making for safe elevator conversation, the weather has inspired a number of Atlas Obscura locations. Portland’s weather machine and Boston’s Faneuil Weathervane attempt to predict the unpredictable daily, while places like the Hammond Castle Museum and the Goodyear Airdock demonstrate engineers’ successful attempts to contain the elements. The All-New Jeep_®Compass, with its advanced all-weather capability, is the perfect vehicle for visiting these climate-themed destinations.

Freeport, Maine

The Desert of Maine

This tiny patch of arid sand sits in one of the greenest states in the United States.

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Portland, Oregon

Weather Machine

This public art piece proves that in Portland even reporting the weather is a thing of whimsy.

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Jackson, New Hampshire

Mount Washington

The highest point in the state of New Hampshire, and while unlikely "the worst weather in the world," it sure seems that way to hikers.

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Goodyear Airdock

This massive airship factory is so large that it has its own indoor weather.

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Gloucester, Massachusetts

Hammond Castle Museum

An eccentric inventor's castle home with its own indoor weather system.

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Boston, Massachusetts

Faneuil Hall Weathervane

An interesting decoration on this historic site, this weathervane comes with as many legends as it does questions.

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