Places atozenith Wants to Go

A unique museum dedicated to the Gullah-Geechee people, housed within an old oyster cannery.

A quirky Poe-themed joint on an island keen to celebrate its overlooked connection to the famous writer.

The two locations of this landmark ice cream shop scream pure Americana nostalgia.

A unique museum that uses visual art and storytelling to reveal the hidden history of the Gullah Geechee and their African ancestors.

A haunting—but not haunted—chapel remains in the woods.

Railroad came. People came. Railroad left. Town died.

Some North Carolina Cherokee have been keeping their history alive for decades with a single play.

Eco-village hidden in the foothills of the Alps that created a massive system of psychedelic underground temples.

This oddities museum and folk art environment encourages visitors to play, explore, create, and even add to the environment itself.

One of the oldest Black communities in western North Carolina and one of the largest Black Mennonite congregations in the country.

Infamous marsh filled with toxic waste, World War II-era London rubble, and dead mobsters galore.

A world-class collection of mechanical musical instruments and automata.

The remains of a century-old mansion that met a fiery demise years after it was deserted.

This nondescript coffee shop conceals one of the wildest patisseries in New York City.

A once-abandoned school building converted into a fantastical multi-level art installation and haven for Appalachian artists.

Enter the deli, walk until you hit the taxidermy, then order some hot, homey guisado.

An oasis of calm amid the chaos of the boardwalk, the museum traces the heritage of this beloved beachside amusement park.

The best B-movies filmed on a shoestring budget were born here.

An exhibition space dedicated to American outsider art created between the 18th and 21st centuries.

Ride the subways of yesteryear.

A no-frills cinephile haven known for showing offbeat, underseen films.

A living archive of urban activism and space reclaimed.

Unique antiquarian shop specializing in globes, maps, and prints.

Nikola Tesla's former home contains an homage hidden from plain sight.