Places barbyoung66 Wants to Go

Narrow gorges and deep pools created by long-ago glaciers.

A field of nothing but boulders which resembles a giant's gravel driveway.

Contrary to what one might expect, ice forms inside this small cavern during the summer and melts during the winter.

An extraordinary collection of vampire-themed antiques lurks on the second floor of a store.

When the Austin Dam failed it destroyed much of Austin...and then it failed again.

This park contains a number of standing stones meant to heal and inspire.

A modern ghost town whose inhabitants were driven away by the growth of nuclear power.

This palatial botanical garden is home to one of the largest pipe organs ever installed in a private residence, and a piece of Wood's cycad.

Delicate Wurlitzers, creepy clowns, and The Noid all share space in this insane explosion of kitsch history.

"Dark Sky Park" is heaven on Earth for astronomers, one of the rare U.S. locations with no artificial light pollution.

Once the "Eighth Wonder of the World," this iron railroad bridge was decimated by a tornado.

Frank Lloyd Wright’s most iconic home dangles over a Pennsylvania waterfall.

Mysterious rocks that ring musically when struck.

Up-close opportunities to see working birds of prey.

Inside this casino, visitors are treated to slot machines and a rare German Christmas pyramid.

See six states from the newly restored 100-year-old historic roadside attraction.

You might want to bring a rain jacket to this travertine triple waterfall.

In addition to over 80 vehicles on display covering over 100 years of motorcycle history, this free museum focuses on the people who ride and love these bikes.

The hallowed ground of one of the worst atrocities in United States history.

An unexpected alley with light shows and nature views.

This vintage theme park is peak Christmas kitsch—and it's open all summer.

Let Ouray’s tallest waterfall sweep your breath away on a dealer’s choice of scenic hikes.

Once a lonely sentinel on the edge of the Great Plains, this rebuilt trading fort offers a glimpse of life on the Santa Fe Trail.

This grand stone tower was dedicated to a famed American humorist almost by coincidence.