Atlas Obscura Lists

The original locations of the largest restaurant chains on Earth have been preserved as museums and monuments.

Including Unofficial McDonald's Museum, Mitla Cafe, Original Pizza Hut, and First Dunkin' Donuts

A journey to infinity and beyond.

Including Großer Refraktor (Great Refractor), Pluto Discovery Telescope, Gran Telescopio Canarias, and Volkssterrenwacht Armand Pien

A retro movie-going experience perfect for summer nights.

Including Shankweiler's Drive-In Theatre, Starlight Drive-In Theatre, Northfield Drive-In Theater, and Finger Lakes Drive-In

From deep-sea dives teeming with marine life to storied shipwrecks and real-life mermaid shows, it’s easy to channel your inner siren in Florida.

Including Christ of the Abyss, Underwater Music Festival, Manatee Springs State Park, and Venetian Pool

From cotton candy–colored castles to rosy lakes and pink sand beaches.

Including Ahsan Manzil (Pink Palace), Madonna Inn, Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, and Martha's Vineyard Gingerbread Houses

Often misunderstood creatures, bats are vital members of their home ecosystems.

Including Phoenix Bat Cave, Bracken Cave, Congress Bridge Bats, and Nickajack Cave

Handy Guides to the World’s Most Curious Places