Mecca, California
Salton Sea
The ghostly remains of an accidental sea.
Places I've been
Places this traveler has marked as been there.
Mecca, California
The ghostly remains of an accidental sea.
San Francisco, California
The seawater playground of gilded-era San Francisco burned to the ground in 1966.
San Francisco, California
Since 1973, this block has been home to the most concentrated collection of murals in San Francisco.
San Francisco, California
Furniture tries to escape an abandoned building in San Francisco.
San Francisco, California
An essential stop before plundering, BYO Cutlass.
Cannon Beach, Oregon
A massive sea stack famous for its appearance in The Goonies.
Corbett, Oregon
A roaring, awe-inspiring double cascade of icy water flows through woodland Oregon like something out of a Tolkien novel.
Barcelona, Spain
Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.
New York, New York
Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.
New York, New York
This mosaic dedicated to John Lennon was tended for years by a Beatles super-fan.
New York, New York
A dilapidated dock tells the story of Titanic’s missed arrival.
New York, New York
Blighted Irish field and the ruins of a 19th-century cottage on the edge of urban Manhattan.
New York, New York
A popular European tradition makes its way to the states on one of America's most famous bridges.
New York, New York
This historic address is home to the beloved ball and is an almost totally empty building among the most expensive real estate in the world.
Chicago, Illinois
Hot Doug's "Hot Dog" Stand.
Chicago, Illinois
A hot dog stand where the heads are just as hot as the dogs.
Chicago, Illinois
Home to a protest movement, a bombing, and a dramatic change in labor history.
Chicago, Illinois
Not to be confused with the iconic New York City skyscraper, this Chicago building is a vibrant hub for artists.
Chicago, Illinois
A beloved Chicago music venue offering cold beer and lots of “Friendly."
Chicago, Illinois
Four glass boxes hover over 1,000 feet in the air to give visitors an unparalleled view of Chicago.
Chicago, Illinois
This shop for all your super spy needs hides an educational secret.
Chicago, Illinois
Huge abstract sculptures of the Puerto Rican Flag.
Chicago, Illinois
Beloved bar home to musicians of all eras and reputations.
Chicago, Illinois
A Bibliophile's Dream.