Places bluestorm1738 Wants to Go

An oddity shop filled with loads of bones, skulls, crafting materials, vintage taxidermy, and more.

This 4,000-acre restored grassland in northern Illinois is home to a range of native flora and fauna, from clovers to plovers to a herd of bison.

A natural sandstone bridge nestled within a mature forest in southern Illinois.

In the 1930s, people used to take boats from the mainland to see this Art Deco venue.

One of the most important fortresses along the Danube now lies in ruins.

This replica of Michigan's mighty Mackinac Bridge is more than 200 times smaller than its northern counterpart.

This restored 19th-century calender, a machine used in rubber manufacturing, commemorates the town's local industry.

See the world's biggest spool of thread, along with the largest collection of sewing machines.

Legends of adultery, love affairs, and charity swirl around this mysterious 17th-century Portuguese woman.

Erosion has transformed this sandstone boulder into a massive dune-filled cavern.

A massive birdcage in this royal, 18th-century garden has sparked a local controversy.

A monument dedicated to a lone, brave invader.

A museum commemorates what was once the largest freight station in Taiwan.

West Virginia’s first state park commemorates one of the state’s last significant Civil War battles.

Step back in time at this historic variety store, packed with items from a bygone era.

West Virginia’s largest bog is home to rare carnivorous plants.

Sample original Hatfield family moonshine at this distillery in southern West Virginia.

This sculpture is a cross between an observatory and an earth mound to honor the community's rich history.

A Syrian family keeps memories of their homeland alive at this sweet shop.

Housed in a refurbished gas station, this small museum is a tribute to the inventor of Vegemite.

Hundreds of tree trunks and Welwitschia flowers populate this living fossil haven.

Princess Kristina played a pivotal role in fostering diplomatic ties between two kingdoms, Norway and Spain.

The only museum in the Western Pennsylvania region that focuses on Asian art and Meissen porcelain.

In a forgotten Central Valley industrial park lies the busiest railroad junction in California.