Places cwright88 Wants to Go

Order scoops of pandan, lychee, and black sesame at this family-run institution.

The absurd creation is a compulsory destination for selfies in Buffalo.

A failed piece of Orientalism has become the proud symbol of a community.

A local prank turned town icon.

A rare view of a preserved Victorian science museum.

A bronze monument to the infamous radio broadcast in the real New Jersey town where the fictional Martians crash-landed.

A metal tree emits eerie, melodic notes on top of Lancashire's Crown Point.

Plot your trip through the city on the sidewalk.

Thriving meadows span a rooftop in one of Brooklyn's most heavily industrialized neighborhoods.

A Frankenstein blend of science and art allows one tree to produce 40 different types of stone fruit.

A crumbling hospital from the 1850s on Roosevelt Island.

A treasure trove of artifacts, books, and artwork from the "golden age" of exploration.

Come for the sustainable organic chocolate, stay for the sustainable organic booze.

Take in a rare, face-to-face glimpse of Lady Liberty at this tucked away Red Hook park.

A semi-scholarly approach to sex.

Sniff the Titan Arum's rotting flesh.

Serving Central Asian breads that range from cracker-crisp to warm and fluffy, this bakery brings Bukhara to Queens.

The walls are decorated with whimsical murals painted by the creator of the Madeline franchise.

A natural gas leak provides a flickering flame beneath a waterfall.

The fanciest public restroom in New York City boasts fresh flowers, art, and a classical music soundtrack.

A masterpiece of LGBT art has been restored in what may now be the most valuable restroom in America.

This unusual subway stop was originally a real estate office.

This innocent-looking townhome is actually a subway exit.

An unassuming secret door once led to a legendary watering hole.