Places atozenith Wants to Go

A tribute to Ponce de Leon's supposed quest for eternal youth.

The walls of America's oldest masonry fort famously "swallowed" cannonballs.

A secret, rocky playground hidden amongst the plain white beaches of the Florida coast.

Where serial killer Aileen Wuornos drank her last beer.

One of the largest Native American shell middens stands 30 feet tall.

The third tallest lighthouse in America once guided author Stephen Crane to safety.

Catch rising stars of Appalachia’s music scene before they make it big at this restaurant and community hub.

Climb the tallest remaining fire lookout tower in West Virginia for unparalleled views—if you dare.

This harrowing climb along West Virginia's jagged spires is one of the only Via Ferrata on America's east coast.

Near-constant high winds deform the trees on Spruce Knob, the highest point in West Virginia.

This lookout tower built in the 1930s is now an in-demand cabin with what might be the best view of the Seneca State Forest.

Take a steam-powered ride straight out of the past on this Appalachian rail line.

Under some of the darkest skies east of the Mississippi, this park invites you to look up into the Milky Way.

West Virginia’s largest bog is home to rare carnivorous plants.

Delicate Wurlitzers, creepy clowns, and The Noid all share space in this insane explosion of kitsch history.

Centuries-old bridges grown from tangled roots.

An ancient art form is kept alive in this corner of Nepal.

This secluded museum beats the drum for the preservation of Nepal's musical heritage.

This historic square in Nepal is home to temples dating back to the third century.

This center in the Rwandan capital supports women’s livelihoods while educating visitors about traditional cooking, craft making, and more.

One of the most detailed and historically accurate collections of Ugandan artifacts depicting Bahima tribal history, culture, and daily life.

This sacred, circular cave is lined with pools so clear and still that it's hard to tell where the water begins.

A small but beautiful waterfall hidden away in the north of Zambia.

A secluded natural oasis hidden deep along a rainforest trail.