Places dmichele30 Wants to Go

The "Skinny House" is made from scrap, salvage, and a neighbor’s kindness.

This quirky hot springs town known to locals as "T or C" was named after a radio show.

A journey along this trail means indulging in a slice of nostalgia.

A six-foot pair of socks hangs from a drawer of the world's largest bureau.

This 47-foot chile pepper sculpture welcomes Scoville heat unit obsessed tourists to the Big Chile Inn.

The old Route 66 town straddling Texas and New Mexico died along with the Main Street of America.

The one-stop shop for all of your superhero (or evil arch-nemesis) needs.

Offbeat arts organization that hosts exhibitions, events, and explorations.

The second-largest (of only two in the world) large particle collider is the underdog of experimental physics.

This interactive gallery makes you feel like you've stepped into a fantasy world filled with whimsical monsters.

The maritime museum that boasts the largest nautical library in the western hemisphere.

Jacksonville's highways rendered this century-old grammar school unusable.

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

A small peaceful park and waterfall tucked amid the urban grind of Midtown Manhattan.

Reverend Jen's unique museum/living room showcases her troll collection.

This little museum is built on a theater that was once a wildly elaborate speakeasy.

Read a book next to a Midtown waterfall.

A living archive of urban activism and space reclaimed.

A Jewish deli run by Yemeni Muslims in an Afro-Caribbean neighborhood is quintessential Brooklyn.

A basement pool hall is the front for some of the best Dominican food in New York City.

Seller of surplus nuclear research materials.

A graffiti Mecca welcoming artists from around the world.

A remnant from the golden age of aviation still in use today, Pan Am's Clipper service took off from this Art Deco gem.

Abandoned 19th century homes once occupied by naval officers, soon to be demolished.