Places A Bear Wants to Go

An abandoned rural reminder of a time when the sweet potato crop was king in Delaware.

This monumental sculpture that welcomes visitors to Bethany Beach is a tribute to a regional Nanticoke Indian Tribe leader.

This relic is one of the last survivors of the earliest eras of the American railroad.

The 10th-tallest pyramid in the world, this former sports arena is now home to a massive Bass Pro Shops store.

This historic Georgian mansion contains a hidden room that was used to harbor a fugitive in the days of the Underground Railroad.

Did the word “hardscrabble” originate from an 18th century Delaware fistfight?

The real-life ‘Severance’ office building.

This relief sculpture depicts America’s most famous coffee break.

Pittsburgh’s largest and most detailed model train display began as one WWI veteran’s hobby.

Go deep on these fascinating fish, and get a bonus lesson on the importance of marine conservation.

A blast from the past in central San Diego.

The world’s oldest active sailing ship.

A dramatic coastline that’s home to a rare pine tree.

A fake 1930s-euro-style hotel with an indoor mini golf course.

This is the spot where the bloodiest battle in the American Civil War may have started.

This Harriet Tubman mural went viral for kids interacting with it.

At the birthplace of American railroading, a world-class collection of historic trains.

This small museum is dedicated to telling the 4,000-year story of Palestinian history, culture, and resistance.

This overlooked courtyard and museum celebrate Benjamin Franklin's life and achievements.

For more than 75 years, this living piece of history has been serving exceptional soul food.

This hands-on museum houses roughly 80 vintage pinball machines and arcade games.

Chef Ashleigh Shanti serves up a classic Appalachian fish fry.

This work of engineering is imbued with elegance and ingeniousness.

The water-powered carriages are long gone, but for over a century this funicular railway has been the fastest route to the highest point in Paris.