Places chrissyml Wants to Go

An abandoned 19th century quarry in the middle of the woods, remade by unnamed wanderers into a massive series of rock thrones.

The abandoned ruins of America's first private zoo are open for exploration in the Catskills.

One of the last active volcanoes on the Eastern seaboard.

Lines from a walking song are etched into a rock in Natural Bridge State Park.

A sacred site for Native Americans surveyed by George Washington and owned by both King George III and Thomas Jefferson.

This maze-like slot canyon is a unique gem within an already fascinating geological area.

This high point in the Great Smoky Mountains is said to be home to the chief of all bears.

These ancient ritual mounds are our best window into the culture of the ancient Mississippians.

The site of the notorious Camp Sumter Prison is now a peaceful memorial.

A massive tribute to this small county's top agricultural product.

Forget Hollywood, one of the biggest stars in the world can be found in Roanoke, Virginia.

A six-foot pair of socks hangs from a drawer of the world's largest bureau.

This bright yellow relic is the final survivor of a short burst of seashell-shaped petrol pumps.

This roadside attraction has been serving out its fair share of hearty folklore and chaos since 1858.

This stunning home looks like it belongs in medieval Europe, not North Carolina.

This North Carolina grave is the final resting place of the world's most famous conjoined twins.

This museum explores the lives of Chang and Eng, the "Original Siamese Twins."

The highest point in Virginia can only be reached by passing through ponies and flowers.

You can find America's highest suspension footbridge at Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina.

A mountaintop space observatory that is certified dark.

Trace the history of writing at this unusual North Carolina destination.

This titanic steel chain linking two buildings was installed without permission but instantly beloved.

The record holder for the world’s largest peach.

A charming monument to a very special dog.