Places dirtlovinlady Wants to Go

A plaque and memorabilia collection mark where A&W got its start.

Secret Manor, a house full of legends, the least of which is the haunting of long-deceased ladies of pleasure.

How a bat poo mine became a major Native American archaeological site—and connections to legendary red-haired giants.

A train tunnel that was made obsolete by the dam it helped create.

California's first suspension bridge.

A popular tourist cave with a dark past.

Once the largest town in eastern Yuba County now sits abandoned.

Its dark depths conceal millions of rare, delicate crystal formations.

One of the largest fleets of armored vehicles in the world, sitting out in the California desert.

Well-preserved ruins in the Pine Grove Hills of western Nevada.

A watering hole where the options for seating include a bar, patio, or subterranean cave.

The viewpoint for this attractive, off-the-beaten-path waterfall is reached by a paved, wheelchair-accessible trail.

A unique museum where guests can rent and operate a locomotive.

The highest bridge in America was built for an almost unnervingly small amount of money.

This naturally-sourced hot spring is now home to a clothing-optional resort.

Paranormal experiences in this hotel's room 217 led Stephen King to write "The Shining."

The legendary building that needed ghostly approval before being built.

Mexican food and folk art.

This bizarre hotel on historic Route 66 has been plagued by rumors of paranormal activity.

The most unique castle in all of Southern California, entirely constructed from repurposed materials.

This store is dedicated to unique found footage and the strangeness of pre-internet pop-culture.

This stately structure has been abandoned for half a century.

This mysterious and creepy location instills a strong sense of foreboding in all visitors.

About 80% of all U.S. avocados are descendants of Rudolph Hass's glorious tree.