Places amandaschoeppe Wants to Go

An oversized metal construction of Billy Tripp's moods going through life.

Larger-than-life sculptures of the world’s most famous cat mark the birthplace of creator Jim Davis.

An 1840s free Black settlement that served as part of the Underground Railroad in Indiana.

Artifacts from the golden days of the circus reside in a small Indiana town.

A set of tall pillars and alcove-like rooms that are significant to the Miami people of Indiana.

There is no other town or city in the world with the name Swayzee

More than 100 years after his death, the world's largest steer is still attracting crowds.

An opulent testament to the boom-and-bust history of industry in north central Indiana.

In a city of firsts, America's first car is displayed

Along this stretch of Indiana roadway resides a giant insect composed entirely of scrap metal.

Low-frequency noise compared to an idling train can only be heard by some of this industrial town's residents.

Sleepy Minneapolis block beats Guinness Record for most churches on one city block.

This lone survivor of a regional franchise still slings delicious burgers and colossal servings of fries.

A growing popular hipster market with over 100 local specialties and live music.

An exquisite and eclectic selection of African masks stands out within a massive woodcarving marketplace.

After being bombed and largely abandoned, this former railway workshop has been transformed into a lively market space.

A gray market run by Burmese Indians offers a portal to a forgotten period in history.

Known as the "Queen of Beach Markets," Calangute epitomizes Goa's beach flea market scene.

A colorful kitschy temple and floating market off the beaten path.

On any given day this sprawling market houses literally tons of government-regulated gold, gems, and precious metals.

This 16th-century covered market is still open everyday.

This weekly market in the remote oasis city of Hotan still has the atmosphere of the old Silk Road.

You'll find just about anything in this funky Tbilisi flea market.

This Ottoman bridge is a rare covered bridge with shops, and considers itself the only bazaar bridge in the world.