Places claireromama Wants to Go

One of the best places to dig—some say on the planet—for six different types of chalcedony.

A natural waterslide in Brazil’s most expansive national park.

A gift to the children of Boston, this bronze bear represents playfulness, a spirit of love, and the warmth of big hugs.

The origin of this bizarre, ghostly idol is a local mystery, even to the temple it calls home.

Now a secluded county park, this site was once a "health tourism" destination for wealthy Oregonians.

This massive Art Deco-inspired mural was the world's largest augmented reality artwork at the time of its completion.

This 19th century Sioux City candy company is the home of the Twin Bing, a historic, chocolate-covered treat.

Built in 1981 in collaboration with Andy Warhol, this giant piece of pop art stands on the campus of Colorado State University.

The biggest depiction of Don Quixote's love interest in the whole world.

It's hip to be square in Iola, home of the largest town square in the United States.

A spring purported to have healing properties lies just outside Scotland's capital.

The only Leonardo Da Vinci painting in the Western Hemisphere.

The revival of a classic Art Deco theater.

Dedicated to the humanitarian efforts of the state's former governor.

At the center of London’s oldest roundabout stands an obelisk that was erected in 1771, but spent several decades elsewhere.

Discover a captivating display of memorabilia from the iconic movie 'Gone With the Wind.'

This bee-themed family business does more with honey than anyone would think was possible.

A collection of soda memorabilia that spans decades.

This magical trail takes visitors on a journey round miniature wooden houses on the picturesque Denmark River.

Unbeknownst to many, this fountain was erected as a tomb and still holds the remains of a Frenchman.

An oasis of beauty, tranquility and botanical research in the middle of Rome.

Macabre museum devoted to historical Viennese murders.

This 19th century cyclorama acts like an analogue time machine to a different era.

A three-shelf library serves as a memorial in the Jewish cemetery of Krems.