Places dlmk1963 Wants to Go

In the mountains of West Virginia is this perfectly preserved Art Deco train station.

An abandoned coal mine reached by a steep hike.

Winding country roads in eastern West Virginia lead to an extraordinary place populated by fiberglass giants.

A melancholy guardian doubles as a judicious godmother to this small town cemetery.

The remains of one of the last mining camps developed on the New River.

This tiny man looms large over downtown Charleston.

This former fire tower is now a rustic observatory that offers amazing views of eagles, hawks, and the Appalachian Mountains.

This California artist's front yard acts as a gallery for his unique, scrap metal animal sculptures.

One of the few surviving examples of the first lock and dam system built on the Ohio River.

Take a steam-powered ride straight out of the past on this Appalachian rail line.

Despite its lavish ornamentation, and wholesome lifestyle of its devotees, this mountain commune has faced its share of issues.

Hikers can still stroll beneath the long conveyer of this abandoned mining facility hidden in a West Virginia river gorge.

A particularly creepy abandoned hospital that sparks interest for lovers of the supernatural.

This abandoned amusement park was built on a site with a dark history.

Mother Nature outdoes herself with this stunningly beautiful set of caves carved into marble.