Places ChadD Wants to Go

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

A 16th-century horror show built in a lovely Italian garden.

Drive up a paved road into "Nevada's Yosemite" for exquisite views and mountain hiking in an alpine setting.

An all-American grocery store in Paris sells U.S. "cuisine" like Pop-Tarts and Heinz ketchup to homesick ex-pats.

This old KLM airplane cut into three parts was transformed into an eclectic airport gift shop.

Largest illuminated advertisement sign in the world.

A wunderkammer of exoticism immortalized by Tom Waits.

This Seattle store is packed with all sorts of curious creatures and creations.

This stockpile of junked electronic and mechanical gadgets is a favorite among Hollywood prop masters.

Delve into a wealth of oddities, antiques, and taxidermy treasures.

This chimerical bridge/tunnel appears to dead end right into the sea.

In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.

This unattributed sculpture in Amsterdam is hiding in plain sight.

Inside this small museum resides a strange mix of miniature collections passed down over time.

Nestled in Coachella Valley, this museum transports guests from the Mesozoic Era, to the land of Egyptian kings.

Stepping away from the glitz of mobsters and casinos to learn about the other history of Vegas.

These colorful French islands spent a stint bootlegging booze during American Prohibition.

A modern day curiosity cabinet.

This fast-food outlet is the only space and UFO-themed McDonalds in the world.

Hidden inside this Arizona fast food franchise is an in-depth exhibit on the famed WWII counterintelligence program.

A California city claims to be the home of a fast-food classic.

From Coke II to Google Glass, this exhibit features some of the most spectacular commercial flops.

Medical and zoological curiosities for sale.

Madrid's last horchata kiosk is a blue-and-white beacon of refreshment.