Washington, D.C.
Georgetown Transformers
Two statues of the fictitious toy robots that ran afoul of local government
Places I want to go
Places on this traveler's wishlist.
Washington, D.C.
Two statues of the fictitious toy robots that ran afoul of local government
Tarragona, Spain
Arguably the most striking example of street art in Tarragona
Murcia, Spain
This beautiful early 20th-century military barracks now has numerous more peaceful uses
Huntingburg, Indiana
A historic small-town ballpark that became the on-screen home of the Rockford Peaches in “A League of Their Own.”
Gorizia, Italy
What was once an ordinary pedestrian tunnel under Gorizia Castle has been transformed into an immersive artistic experience.
Bramhall, England
This iconic building , which is very evocative of the county of Cheshire, is a genuine gem of Tudor, black and white, timber-framed architecture .
Kourou, French Guiana
Europe’s only spaceport is in South America.
Munising, Michigan
This was the first ever National Lakeshore, established in 1966.
Tajikistan
The Pamir Highway between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan takes a mere hour driving through a stretch of No Man’s Land.
Toronto, Ontario
A free James Turrell artwork all to yourself
Cambridge, Massachusetts
The statue of John Harvard isn't actually John Harvard—or even, technically, the founder of the school.
Boston, Massachusetts
An enormous, inside-out glass globe built in 1935.
Boston, Massachusetts
A dedication plaque on this Boston tunnel is a microcosm of a massive, controversy-laden construction project.
Glasgow, Scotland
On this spot Lord Kelvin allegedly discovered absolute zero.
Kenova, West Virginia
A family-run store in an 1892 pharmacy still slings old-fashioned sodas.
Pasadena, California
A ticket to this nostalgia-soaked arcade comes with free play on more than 40 classic games.
Mora, Minnesota
An ode to Minnesota’s Swedish heritage, this is the largest Dala Horse in the U.S.
Imerovigli, Greece
A stunning church overlooking the water that you will have all to yourself.
Boston, Massachusetts
Site of the first World Series
Stanley, Idaho
Experience the wonders of a pristine night sky in this landscape free from light pollution.
St. Robert, Missouri
Vintage neon signs illuminate highway history.
Phoenix, Arizona
Once a year, at exactly 11:11 a.m., this monument comes to life.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Tatsuo Miyajima shares a philosophical appreciation for life with the latest human technologies.
Tokyo, Japan
A tiny street lined with eleven distinct Tanuki statues, each representing a different wish.