Places jamieherzing8 Wants to Go

This giant 200-year-old ginkgo is one of the largest in the United States.

The shelves in the back of this thrift store are devoted to saving, not selling, retro tech.

Dating to 1793, this is the oldest building in Poolesville.

Using a massive antenna made up of five miles of wire, two scientists tuned into organic radio waves from the planet Jupiter.

This harrowing climb along West Virginia's jagged spires is one of the only Via Ferrata on America's east coast.

Near-constant high winds deform the trees on Spruce Knob, the highest point in West Virginia.

Spectacular mineral formations fill these caves, which have been used for everything from smoking meat to stashing illicit liquor.

The highest point in Maryland is only accessible by hiking through another state.

Despite violent work crews and massive delays this abandoned canal tunnel was built to last into the modern day.

A 20-foot-tall quarter commemorates George Washington’s ties to Bedford County.

It marks the spooky spot where the bodies of two young boys were found in the 19th century.

A collection of bite-sized buildings creates a magical mini village in the Pennsylvania mountains.

An occult-y, historic hotel with the World's Largest Ouija board on the roof.

Collection of trolley cars in the woods represent one man's attempt to preserve transportation history.

Behold the rickety glory of one of the oldest roller coasters still standing.

Journey through a collection of over 35,000 Halloween items from all generations.

This overlooked gem outside Niagara Falls preserves and celebrates Iroquois culture.

This museum pays tribute to the largest group in the Iroquois Confederacy.

More than 350 million years ago, western New York was covered in a vast sea. Today, you can dig up the remains of the plants and animals that lived there.

The only boathouse Frank Lloyd Wright ever designed was also the only unbuilt structure in his famous Wasmuth Portfolio, until 2007.

One of Frank Lloyd Wright's greatest—and favorite—architectural masterpieces was almost lost.

A preserved factory in the "Home of the Carrousel" is now a museum dedicated to the classic wooden ride.

Western New York's largest independent bookstore doubles as a historical repository of all things Niagara Falls.

Learn about the last river many crossed to find freedom from slavery in the United States.