Atlas Obscura Lists

9 Marvelous Museums in California for the Curious Kid

The museums of the Golden State are where learning is effortless and ‘interactive’ is an understatement.

Including Western Pacific Railroad Museum, USS Hornet Sea, Air and Space Museum, Los Angeles Fire Department Museum, and The African American Fire Fighter Museum

Statue of a soldier running up the beach.

Captain Rocky Versace Plaza and Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial

11 Memorials to Visit on Veteran's Day

A few lesser-known places to reflect and honor the holiday.

Including Grove of Remembrance , National D-Day Memorial, Polar Bears Memorial, and Lend-Lease Monument

The public art is located between the Helms Building and Platform in front of the Culver City Metro Station.

30 Curious Corners in California

From Ojai to Oakland, a world of treasures big and small awaits you in every urban corner of California.

Including The Last Bookstore, Secret Tiled Staircase, Fairy Post Office, and Bart's Books

Looking Glass Rock seen from the Looking Glass Rock Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway

10 Places to Fall in Love With Fall

Get into the spirit before winter closes its icy grip.

Including Okemo Fire Tower, Cool Patch Pumpkins Corn Maze, Gourdlandia, and Looking Glass Rock

8 Viking-Style Churches to Visit (Not Pillage)

These epic, wooden stave churches are scattered across two continents.

Including Urnes Stave Church, Washington Island Stave Church , Fantoft Stave Church, and Gol Stave Church Museum

Parts of the Berlin Wall just outside of the Morean Center for Clay in St. Petersburg, Florida.

12 Places to Experience Arts and Culture in St. Pete/Clearwater

From world-class museums to artwork that seems like it could come from another planet.

Including Salvador Dalí Museum, James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art, Chihuly Collection, and St. Petersburg Post Office

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