Places Ian Hall Wants to Go

One of the last-standing and most prominent structures from a long-lost colonial port community.

Visitors to Salt Springs State Park are encouraged to literally put their two cents in Penny Rock.

A smaller model of the Da Vinci sculpture that took 500 years to come to life.

Beautiful views of the surrounding hills and birds of prey can be found at this sanctuary.

This 150-year-old train station and caboose have been turned into a railroad museum, enjoyed by young and old alike.

A beautiful hidden gem in central West Virginia.

A mountaintop space observatory that is certified dark.

Founded in 1925, this folk school attracts students from across the country and preserves traditional Appalachian art.

This abandoned iron furnace was one of the first to use coke—a type of high-carbon fuel—to make iron.

This museum is dedicated to the workers that help keep the power on.

Home to an eclectic collection of over 200 vintage motorcycles, Americana, and some of the most extraordinary antiques from all around the world.

A tiny one-room church built after one man's prayer for healing was answered.

For more than 150 years, this cemetery has served as the final resting place for many members of Wilmington's Black community.

A billionaire heiress' menagerie of animals were lovingly laid to rest on the grounds of her former estate.

An abandoned railroad tunnel transformed into a creepy path for hikers and cyclists.

These cabins mark the site where our 11th president was born (probably).

A secluded hilltop monument marks the final resting place of Lucy, Presidio Park's beloved white deer.

A world-class collection of mechanical musical instruments and automata.

Remains of a massive World War II blimp base, now home to a railroad museum.

Chef Ashleigh Shanti serves up a classic Appalachian fish fry.

An unfinished rail tunnel that has since been used to house cheese and bats.

This surprising work of art reminds us that La Louvière was once home to one of Europe’s most famous stoneware factories.

An eccentric castle with snake protectors and spectacular views of Beppu.

A lifetime collection of thousands of automobile and vintage gas station items at no charge to view.