Places Ckorear512 Wants to Go

The behemoth beasts engaged in an epic battle is the second-tallest statue in the contiguous United States.

Railroad came. People came. Railroad left. Town died.

A storefront museum in Asbury Park honoring the Jersey Shore’s deep history of mystery—including the Jersey Devil.

Twin Peaks' real life Double R Diner has been restored to its damn fine television look.

This head-spinningly bizarre Depression-era art cave is wall-to-wall quartz and Jesus.

This ancient sinkhole-turned-healing-pool is a treasure trove of archeological discoveries and may even be the Fountain of Youth.

A cabin completely covered in coffee mugs, where visitors are welcome to leave one of their own—if they can find an empty nail.

Fantastic collection celebrating the final send-off.

The remains of the iconic train crash from the movie 'The Fugitive' can still be found rusting along the Great Smoky Railroad.

Witnessing the might of this dessert-colored desert waterfall is a rare, powerful treat.

Costumed elves and mountain bikers co-exist peacefully at this abandoned Christmas-themed adventure park.

California's own medieval Italian castle, authentic down to the 300-year-old iron maiden in the dungeon.

Beautiful Victorian buildings from L.A.'s forgotten architectural past.

Friction between grains of sand cause a curious "singing" sound.

A storybook European village in Berkeley.

The walkable ruins of an 19th century hotel, destroyed in a horse cremation gone wrong.

A park full of outsider art, created by college students studying outsider art.

This edible park is open to any and all foragers.

The oldest burial ground in the city, final resting place of city founders, Ohlone natives and murderers alike.

DIY collection of eclectic holdings.

An abandoned theme park with a strange and tumultuous past.

Made of giant chains and hung with shackles, this iron cross honors those unknowns who perished under American slavery.

One man has installed bathtubs into the Utah desert floor to harness the powers of a natural hot spring.

An Escher-inspired library dedicated to the wonders of the human mind, yet closed to the public.