Places Amalia Wompa Wants to Go

An oddity shop inspired by the history of the circus.

These craggy limestone outcrops offer a glimpse at a unique piece of Florida geology.

Off the Florida coast, a whimsical world of marine sculptures are revitalizing coral reefs.

Built in just a little over a week this preserved bunker was created to protect our most attractive POTUS while he was on vacation.

This spooky road cut through a mound of ancient coral might be haunted by a witch.

A failed, un-built suburb that has been going feral for decades.

This liminal destination combines creaky carnival rides, a classic car museum, and luck-of-the-draw flea market finds surrounded by dust and drive-in movie screens.

These constructed wetlands naturally filter millions of gallons of treated wastewater every day.

Japanese gardens dedicated to the Japanese farmer that refused to throw in the trowel.

Quirky castle designed by the American actor best known for portraying Sherlock Holmes on stage.

This 3,500 pound obelisk was constructed with more than 1,000 reclaimed guns.

This 25-foot-tall gorilla made his way from the Wildwood boardwalk to a Pine Barrens gas station and deli.

The remains of an old sawmill, gristmill and the surrounding industry dating back to the 18th century.

Hidden deep within New Jersey Pine Barrens is a massive graffiti wonderland.

This scout retreat, still in use today, was the filming location for the original “Friday the 13th” film.

The site of one of history's most indelible and horrific tragedies.

This historic iron-working village is now a ghost town so immaculate that it looks as though it was recently built.

A storefront museum in Asbury Park honoring the Jersey Shore’s deep history of mystery—including the Jersey Devil.

Hundreds of glow-in-the-dark objects light up a museum in a historic zinc mine.

A miniature village lies nearly forgotten in the forest by the side of a major highway.

This repurposed church offers a more literal way to get closer to the heavens.

This once sprawling resort now sits abandoned, filled with graffiti and vibrant colors from an era long passed.

These mouldering mansion ruins remember a time when the Catskills were nothing but luxury.

An abandoned asylum once on the cutting edge of lobotomies may be reborn as a Christian college.