Places michellemobarrett Wants to Go

The first Russian Orthodox church in North America and an Alaskan landmark.

A historic area for shopping and dining in Ketchikan's former red-light district.

Pennsylvania's own Roswell-style UFO mystery.

A Memphis park where you can walk the whole Mississippi River in one go.

A 22-foot stainless steel quilting needle pays tribute to a local connection to fiber arts.

Featuring one of the most complete and original collections of Presidential memorabilia, this is the site of the last front porch presidential campaigns.

A gas station has taken the place of the home of the 19th American President.

Decor at “Nevada’s Oldest Thirst Parlor” includes Raquel Welch's brassiere hanging from a stuffed moose head.

Taste rums made with heirloom sugarcane on the distillery's own estate.

Race through the maze, get your name on the sign.

The last standing piece of a famous Honolulu landmark.

An ode to one of the first concerts broadcast via satellite.

Hiding in plane sight.

The lowest point in the state of Illinois, at the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers.

Kentucky's anomalous peninsula projecting into the Mississippi River, site of legendary earthquakes and local feuds.

Dead weights honor the dead of Portugal's fishing industry.

Rows of 19th-century brick ovens used to process coal into coke form the center of a wooded park.

A historic landmark and museum filled with curious objects representing the history of Key West.

This statue inspired by Renoir's famous painting embodies the jovial spirit of Key West.

The smallest country in the world.

An enormous warehouse filled with parade floats collected from over 50 years of patriotic celebrations.

Forget Hollywood, one of the biggest stars in the world can be found in Roanoke, Virginia.

This collection of over 50 classic pinball machines awaits visitors to downtown Roanoke.

Just outside the Naval Academy, Hell Point is a historical marker that could easily be the point where failed students wait for the bus.