New York, New York
The Sisyphus Stones
Hordes of precariously balanced stone figures crowd the shores of the Hudson River.
Places I want to go
Places on this traveler's wishlist.
New York, New York
Hordes of precariously balanced stone figures crowd the shores of the Hudson River.
Chicago, Illinois
A haunting statue called "Eternal Silence" has quite the reputation among visitors with active imaginations.
Washington, D.C.
With over 100 jam-packed rooms to explore plus elaborate tea services and events, the Mansion on O Street is a hidden treasure.
Apia, Samoa
The world is full of swimming holes, but few compare to Samoa’s idyllic To Sua ocean trench.
Queens, New York
A menagerie of concrete animals brought together from across New York City's parks.
Windom, Minnesota
A roadside statue store in rural Minnesota with quirky displays.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
An acoustic anomaly with a mysterious cause sits in the heart of Tulsa.
Carbondale, Illinois
In the loving memory of a tragically deceased role-player this Illinois park is decked out with both dungeons and dragons.
Gatlinburg, Tennessee
For two weeks every June, fireflies in the Smoky Mountains perform an astonishing light show.
Los Angeles, California
This nondescript tunnel has been featured in a number of iconic movies, from “Roger Rabbit” to “Back to the Future.”
Idar-Oberstein, Germany
A tiny chapel clings to a precipice above Germany’s gemstone capital.
Isle of Staffa, Scotland
This astonishingly geometric cave has inspired everyone from Jules Verne to Pink Floyd.
East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
This abandoned Poconos resort is haunted by a history of kitschy romance and a violent fugitive.
Isle of Skye, Scotland
These fantastically named natural pools look like something out of a Scottish myth.
Holbrook, Arizona
For those going through a life transition, a place to leave behind a piece of your former self.
Ashland, Pennsylvania
The only geyser in the state of Pennsylvania is caused by pressure from an abandoned coal mine outside of the ghost town Centralia.
Cooperstown, New York
A sewing machine tycoon built this miniature castle for the people and to beautify a lakeshore.
Vaals, Netherlands
A beautiful maze marks where three countries meet.
Baraboo, Wisconsin
A remnant of the last Ice Age, this lake is surrounded by fascinating rock formations.
Vaglia, Italy
Renaissance villa and gardens complete with a tormented colossus.
Chiusdino, Italy
This sword isn't waiting for a king to pull it out. It was placed there by a saint.
Belize
Sparkling, calcite-covered skeletons of children who may have been sacrificed to appease an angry god.
Albany, Georgia
The ruins of a resort and casino sit on the banks of this blue hole spring that pumps 70,000 gallons of warm, clear water every minute.
Petersburg, Kentucky
A ship that lived many lives under many names is now known merely as the "Ghost Ship."