Places cacoulter Wants to Go

The last early 20th-century schoolhouse in Fairfax County has galvanized the community and engendered a spirit of service among residents.

This portion of a lovely Belize beach is infested with (harmless) sharks and rays.

A massive underwater sinkhole made famous by Jacques Cousteau.

Drink and dine in a coral cave that's at least 120,000 years old.

A museum dedicated to the centuries-old cave dwellings that housed marginalized communities on the outskirts of the former capital of Muslim Spain.

This 16th-century building features a flamenco stage on its ground floor and a torture museum on its upper floors.

Hidden behind a wall, Spanish nuns distribute their signature sweets on a revolving tray.

Former 19th-century apothecary serves a top-tier version of Valencia's signature cocktail.

A delightful museum devoted to the history of books.

An Antoni Gaudí masterpiece in Astorga.

This museum is home to one of the biggest collections of printing press technology—plus a river view.

A seismograph and a bunker from the Cold War still sit under this university building.

The history of drinking is told through 1,800 cups, chalices, and glasses at this exhibit.

An early work of the architect Álvaro Siza Vieira, these swimming pools blend into the beach.

One of the most beautiful bookstores in the world hides a neo-Gothic interior behind an art nouveau facade.

This replica medieval European village in the Dominican Republic was built by a Hollywood set designer.

Hundreds of pieces of ancient Taíno art cover the walls of this Caribbean cave system.

Largest pre-Lent festival in the Dominican Republic.

A pre-Columbian ceremonial and astronomical site built by the Taino Indians.

An Olympic hero stripped of his medals is buried in a town he never visited, which took his name after his death.

The iconic statue was moved to a new spot overlooking the James river after several years as a mascot for the local baseball team.

This tree is a living witness to the beginning of the Civil Rights Movement.

The only remaining building from the original 1800 Isle of Wight Courthouse Complex

One of the oldest continuous congregations organized by Black Americans has been flourishing for nearly 250 years.