Places awirtanen Wants to Go

This psychedelic tromp l'oeil seems to be beckoning drivers to crash into a wall.

The sole remaining outpost of a once-thriving South Carolina chain still sells “pic-a-nic” baskets.

This roadside attraction has been serving out its fair share of hearty folklore and chaos since 1858.

On Hilton Head Island this bronze King of the Sea rules all things briny—and lets you know if you’re late for lunch.

A tiny monument to the classic American candy.

This museum devoted to the gothic author holds such interesting ephemera as his socks and walking stick.

Giant busts of 42 U.S. presidents sit, crumbling in a field in Virginia.

The Southern California pop sounds of surf and sand were born right here.

There are lots of hands and feet stamped in the cement in front of Grauman’s Chinese Theater, but Mel left behind something extra.

Even Henry David Thoreau found this glacial pothole irresistible.

The world's largest rotating world.

The largest permanent Monopoly board makes one of the longest games even bigger.

A peculiar mansion built by the troubled heir to the Winchester Rifle Company fortune.

A hot dog stand where the heads are just as hot as the dogs.

The palatial McDonald's that inspired Wesley Willis.

Combination beer garden and music venue in the heart of Wicker Park.

This whimsical Oz-themed park had a wonderful impact on the surrounding neighborhood.

The country's oldest continually-operated mini golf course lies hidden in plain sight, eclipsed by one of D.C.'s most popular tourist attractions.

Giftshop catering to cryptozoologists and anyone with a sense of humor.

3/4-scale model of the White House in Atlanta, Georgia.

One New Hampshire alleyway has become home to a public gallery of feline art.

A treasure trove of artifacts, books, and artwork from the "golden age" of exploration.

This private residence was the template for one of the most beloved television homes of all time.

Tiki luxury on Nob Hill.