Places claireromama Wants to Go

Only known mainland rookery of the threatened Stellar sea lion.

These quaint stepping stones traverse the river that connects three of England’s most beautiful lakes.

This mountain clearing, created during World War II for an oil pipeline, provides a view of NYC from 40 miles away.

Established to give visitors a taste of Lee County’s natural bounty, this shop offers fresh fruit, soft-serve ice cream, and preserves.

An old water tower converted into a functioning large Swedish coffee pot showcases Lindström, Minnesota's Swedish roots

The original home of the Caesar Salad.

The Rosie the Riveter statue in Clarksville, Indiana, honors a real-life riveter who worked on B-24 bombers.

Spend a hour meandering, breathing, and learning along this lovely untouted path that connects historic gardens.

Visit the site where the original Krispy Kreme doughnut was made back in 1937.

The first building to be positively identified as Anglo-Saxon in origin.

A chapel where women can demand their true love.

Suspended from this brewery’s tasting room ceiling is a full-sized fin whale skeleton.

A Roman bridge closed to car traffic in the 1990s now open to foot traffic.

In 2400 BC, two male hairstylists decided to spend eternity together. But maybe they were just friends?

A ruined castle revived by a glove magnate, home to countless tales of bad luck, romance, and war.

More than 20,000 butterflies can be seen at this spectacular park and research center.

This distinctive lighthouse with an iron skeleton is one of the tallest on the East Coast.

Experience the wonders of a pristine night sky in this landscape free from light pollution.

Vintage neon signs illuminate highway history.

The historic single-screen movie theater is one of only four cinemas in the world to screen films in VistaVison format.

Tucked away on the edge of a forest, this tranquil oasis brings a piece of Japan to rural Brandenburg.

This historic sculpture from the 16th century is even older than the city of Boston.

This oceanfront 1920s house museum offers visitors historic art and rare plants across five distinct ecosystems.

This onetime gambler’s den was turned into a destination restaurant, reachable only by boat.