Places darrelmw Wants to Go

A quirky mishmash of Route 66 memorabilia and other throwbacks from the past.

P-town goes wild for the malassadas at this 87-year-old institution.

This colorful monument commemorates a little-known story from the life of Abraham Lincoln.

A Norwegian-born sculptor created these soaring guardian angels at the entrance to Hoover Dam.

Designed in 1887, this clock from the county office clock tower has been restored and is on full display.

A creek tumbles over a series of step-like rocks to create this scenic water feature.

Brick walkways weave through more than 500 palms and cycads, representing 150 species from around the world.

This public art piece proves that in Portland even reporting the weather is a thing of whimsy.

Tiny horses tethered to antique rings are scattered around the city.

Private collection of art inspired by cabinets of curiosity.

Walk along the intricate path of this stone labyrinth and gardens.

Recently celebrating its 25th anniversary, the garden opened in September 1997 to celebrate the men and women who have had the greatest impact on Key West.

How did a 2,000-year-old Roman column find its way to a Chicago park?

This Civil War monument was designed by an eccentric architect and Gettysburg veteran.

One of the most comprehensive collections of historic Native American culture in the country reframes artifacts as artwork.

A tribute to a unique bike race that takes place every year.

A world of craftwork elegantly curated in a historic brick warehouse.

This café is dedicated to serving coffee roasted by Native American-owned companies.

Statues of Ramona Quimby, Henry Huggins, and Ribsy the dog in the park where their adventures "really happened."

This stoic, if derpy, giant stands as a monument to Oregon's statehood and the novelty culture of yesteryear.

A sculpture of a salmon swimming through a brick building.

Nestled between a college and a golf course, the garden is home to more than 2,500 rhododendrons.

Make sweet music as you walk through this interactive sonic sculpture.

In the days before HD projectors and IMAX, some of the most powerful projectors belonged to planetariums.