Places asdonkar Wants to Go

One of the last active volcanoes on the Eastern seaboard.

A railroad tunnel that, upon its completion, was considered one of the engineering marvels of the modern world.

This historic mansion was built as a symbol of love between a husband and wife.

Outdoor exhibits explore the contributions of European, African, and indigenous peoples to American frontier culture.

The only recreation of William Shakespeare's indoor playhouse.

Developed by focused shutterbugs, this museum exposes visitors to more than 6,000 different cameras.

The final resting place of the hundreds of bodies originally buried where Badin Lake sits now.

The humble gravesite of the man who failed to cash in on his Pepsi-cola goldmine.

A blend of art, antiquities, and Americana fill this museum, surrounded by whimsical, enchanting gardens.

This splendid Versailles-inspired mansion has the largest French-style formal gardens in North America.

This local gem houses the largest collection of pre-Raphaelite paintings outside of the U.K.

A grotesque Fiji merman dwells within this traditional Dutch-style building.

This building at the south end of the boardwalk was once home to the U.S. Life-Saving Service and the U.S. Coast Guard before being rescued itself.

One of the first commercially successful anthracite-powered iron-making operations in North America.

An art deco ice cream shop covered in vintage tiles.

This legendary dessert was served to Nobel laureates for decades.

The frozen treats at this Cape Town parlor are inspired by Africa's food cultures.

The first patented shaved-ice machine heralded a snowy wonderland of iced treats at a favorite New Orleans summer shack.

Open since 1938, this diner has kept its fountain, malt machine, and all the gum that greasers left beneath its counter.

A small Wyoming town is home to the state's oldest-operating soda fountain.

This museum is filled with an eclectic collection of unique inventions.

This small beachside park commemorates the possibilities of discovery.

A medieval church that contains murals from famed artist Albertus Pictor.

During the 19th-century, this park was a vital trading fort.