Places asdonkar Wants to Go

Over thousands of years, this slot canyon was carved out of the bed of an ancient lake.

This cypress grove is a unique site considering these trees are not native to the region.

According to a local legend, this old castle could only be built after a woman was immured in the walls.

This unique library spans a mighty river.

Accessible only by boat, this centuries-old island fort never saw troops or combat.

This metal shop's yard is filled with cutout art including an Eiffel Tower replica and Noah's Arch.

Sculpture garden and miniature golf course blend together in the oversized backyard of a Minnesota sculptor.

Roadside Americana, fairy tale characters, and Austin quirkiness come together at this magical course in the heart of Texas' capital city.

Public water fountains built during the Ottoman Era still stand throughout this seaside town.

No one knows how or why this painting appeared to produce crystallized tears.

Three playfully immersive mini golf courses let you travel alongside your ball to the cup at this facility, which has been around since the 1950s.

An unusual snaking bank of boulders caused by longshore drift.

This 13th-century monastery chiseled into the side of a mountain is equipped with a bridge that can be lifted to protect against raids.

Come for the giant taxidermy lion, stay for the knick knacks at this Minneapolis curiosity shop.

This unconventional used book store was once in the news for the surprising act of burning books.

Now overgrown, these anti-tank barriers from World War II are sometimes called "dragon's teeth."

This statue honors one of Budapest's most beloved literary characters.

On an island south of Iceland, a large volcanic rock formation resembles an elephant.

A snow-white church overlooking the wonderful Tyrrhenian Sea.

According to local legends, the shallow sandbar that allows visitors to walk across Orhaniye Bay has a tragic backstory.

The last water-powered mill in Oregon is open daily for free tours and has a surprising history.

This abandoned mine offers a glimpse at what life was like for those who came to Alaska seeking Gold Rush riches.

This narrow fjord-like bay is the largest ria in the Mediterranean Sea.

Founded in 1925, this folk school attracts students from across the country and preserves traditional Appalachian art.