Places buckblaze Wants to Go

This tiny patch of arid sand sits in one of the greenest states in the United States.

The eccentric mansion of one of the most popular horror authors of modern times.

The world's only international cryptozoology museum is host to an unrivaled collection of mysterious objects.

A beautiful hidden gem in central West Virginia.

The "mysteries" of this quintessential roadside oddity were almost destroyed by neglect but were saved by fans of kitschy wonder.

A particularly creepy abandoned hospital that sparks interest for lovers of the supernatural.

The museum calls itself the "National Museum of the Paranormal" and is full of eerie oddities.

The oldest tofu shop in the United States is a firm favorite with locals.

Entering this curiosity shop is like stepping into a mad scientist's lab.

This abandoned boat sits on a nude beach, is shaped like a UFO, and is covered in graffiti.

Delightful disarray of found objects and clutter.

The magic's in the hole!

Featuring a casually threatening atmosphere along with dessert and coffee to die for.

Private collection of art inspired by cabinets of curiosity.

An emporium for the weird, creepy, rare, and just plain gross.

These old stone ruins in the Oregon wilderness were once bathrooms and are steeped in legends of murder.

This Portland shop is brimming with natural wonders, local art, and handmade goods fashioned from recycled materials.

An unexpected curiosity cabinet hidden within a department store in the Japan Post tower.

An old-timey peepshow allows visitors to gawk at some of the world's most freakishly large footwear.

The flower-shaped temple in Virginia aims to transcend the boundaries of the world’s religions.

This humble star-gazing center touts itself as the "Birthplace of American Astronomy."

This collection of Japanese luck idols beckons visitors with over 2,000 waving paws.

Concrete spud looks like the North American Sebago.

There's nothing shrimpy about the world's largest artificial prawn.