Places amorgan2 Wants to Go

An unlikely beach paradise of giant sand dunes lies between two lakes just a few minutes from Michigan's cherry country.

Some of the tallest ancient American ruins continue to inspire awe and curiosity.

The "world's biggest dinosaur" once housed a creationist museum in its abdomen.

The remains of this rugged homestead ranch offer a brief glimpse into a bygone era.

This weird abode has inspired everything from the "House on Haunted Hill" to a robot hunter's pad.

Located on 420 acres in the high desert, this spiritual center is dedicated to the "science of the future."

A Tucson museum and performance space full of found-object movable sculptures.

Once in disrepair, this popular Texas stop along iconic Route 66 has been restored to its past glory.

If drivers cross the rumble strip on this stretch of Route 66 at just the right speed it plays "America the Beautiful."

The old Route 66 town straddling Texas and New Mexico died along with the Main Street of America.

A clear blue swimming hole with hidden caves, still unexplored.

A time-capsule monument reminding future generations of the importance of efficient and effective use of natural resources.

Non-profit time travel mart sells goods you would need for a trip through the fourth dimension.

This crumbling Death Valley mining complex was known for its use of giant, 20-mule team wagons.

This desert oddity hides in plain sight thanks to a cartographic error and a desert explorer with a punny sense of humor.

World's largest precision optical instrument used to detect Einstein's elusive gravity waves.

Religion and personal struggle gave birth to this collection of concrete angels.

This Mississippi seminary was the first in America to train Black Catholic priests.

A museum of unusual collections, mini-towns, and a half-dog, half-alligator.

A theme park that suffered massive flooding during Katrina was abandoned, and now proves irresistible to trespassing explorers.

A private museum dedicated to preserving the heritage of Mardi Gras' most beloved underdog parades, open by appointment.

A prime example of New Orleans' unique architecture these early 20th century homes were built to look like steamboats.

A 19th-century shrine covered with prosthetic body parts as votive offerings.

A snapshot of the city's fascinating voodoo culture.