San Diego, California
Fault Whisper
Listen to the sounds of the Earth moving along the Rose Canyon Fault.
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Places on this traveler's wishlist.
San Diego, California
Listen to the sounds of the Earth moving along the Rose Canyon Fault.
Gustavus, Alaska
A rare kind of blue bear can be found chiefly in the national park that shares their name.
Bolinas, California
This rare example of a "tidefall" is a spectacular drop from the cliffs down onto the beach.
Forks, Washington
A tiny red pebble marks what may be the quietest outdoor spot in the United States.
Jericho, Vermont
Inside this old mill is a collection of images that will always remain frozen in time.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
This bright yellow relic is the final survivor of a short burst of seashell-shaped petrol pumps.
Hanover, Germany
This gilded emblem was once stolen by a Cookie Monster impostor, who demanded a charitable ransom for its return.
New York, New York
Nikola Tesla's former home contains an homage hidden from plain sight.
Hay-on-Wye, Wales
In 1977, an eccentric book lover formed a micronation for book lovers.
Paris, France
A mechanized clock where a man fights off a dragon, crab, and rooster.
Wasserauen, Switzerland
This 170-year-old Swiss guesthouse built into the side of a mountain is best accessed by a cable car.
Peach Springs, Arizona
In a 345-million-year-old cave that's 200 feet underground, dinner awaits.
Shelby, Michigan
A lavender labyrinth so large it’s visible on Google Earth.
Eagle Bridge, New York
The farm where one of America's most famous folk artists created her paintings.
Charlotte, North Carolina
A psychological self-portrait in the form of a giant, segmented head.
Kyiv, Ukraine
The largest collection of death masks in Ukraine.
Lucas, Kansas
A unique attraction and museum dedicated to exploring iconic roadside structures.
Bellaire, Texas
A curious statue fit for a mad tea party.
London, England
What started as a way to address damp basement walls turned into a house filled with intricate hand-carved designs.
Ipswich, England
This monstrous face has watched over passersby for centuries.
Ipswich, England
These iconic characters honor Carl Giles, who brought humor to newspaper readers for almost 50 years.
The Hague, Netherlands
Hidden within a Netherlands crater is a stone bed that lets those who lie in it see the sky as a curved surface.
Saint-Brevin-les-Pins, France
An aluminum skeleton brings Chinese mythology to the French shore.
Austin, Texas
One part antique store, one part curiosities hodge-podge.