Places Charles WV Wants to Go

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This active volcano's siren song to suicide jumpers forced authorities to build a fence.

Secret tunnels leading to underground facilities lurk near the remains of a World War II-era Japanese Navy airbase.

Ever needed a chocolate-filled crepe in the wee hours of the morning?

Imitations of Chinese coins were minted here for foreign trade before Japan got its own currency.

The magical, mossy forest that inspired 'Princess Mononoke.'

Once a huge limestone cave that collapsed thousands of years ago, this scenic ravine is also an important archaeological site.

A unique memorial made up of a collection of memorials, all commemorating the Battle of Okinawa in World War II.

Elaborate series of tunnels where traces of mass suicide are still visible.

One of the world's largest tanks mimics the experience of watching rare whale sharks, giant rays, and deep sea creatures from the ocean floor.

A network of sandy streets lined with verdant fukugi trees weaves throughout this tiny seaside town.

Ruins and statues dot the landscape of this tiny island rich with royal history.

This monumental intersection commemorates the day Okinawa switched to driving on the left.

Along the side of the road on a small Japanese island is an extensive garden of uniquely designed Shisa statues.

White beach sands made of the remains of tiny, star shaped creatures.

This candy-striped tower is the farthest east you can go in the United States.

This waterfront museum in Maine is dedicated to the history of the smoked-herring trade.

A shoreline exhibit describing the disastrous first attempt by the French to colonize North America.

The only land territory disputed between the U.S. and Canada.

This colorful theme park dedicated the official fruit of Maine serves sweet, tasty treats.

This massive solar system model is sprawled out across Maine's suburban wilderness.

A monument marks the beginning of the longest north-south road in the United States.

The remains of a large iron mill that once stood in the remote woods of northern Maine.

The “Grand Canyon of Maine” is a three-mile gorge full of striking geological features.