Places ehissim Wants to Go

Nine centuries-old fortresses guard the walls of this medieval Romanian city.

This snug medieval lane is one of the narrowest streets in the world.

A giant portrait of an ancient king looms over the river.

The romantic botanic tunnel feels like a well-kept secret.

This fairy-tale castle would make Dracula (who is said to have been imprisoned there) jealous.

This once-derelict building is now one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world.

This elaborately decorated, fairytale-like Romanian royal palace is one of the most striking castles in Europe.

The possible imprisonment of Vlad the Impaler here earned the medieval castle its nickname, "Dracula's Castle."

Perhaps the most spectacular grotto along the Algarve coastline.

An old world fairytale-land with over 350 fairy folk figurines hidden amongst 800 year old cedars.

A hidden oasis in the heart of Minneapolis is also an Important Bird Area.

One of the coolest murals in Minneapolis.

This iconic water tower and failed bandstand is open for panoramic views once a year.

The dishes at this restaurant by The Sioux Chef celebrate indigenous heritage.

A stone face watches over the river.

One of two giant blue cockerel statues erected with an intentional double meaning.

This 1960s kinetic artwork has been restored and is once again whirling away in downtown Minneapolis.

Eight "Guardians of Health" protect this art deco water tower from pollutants and bacteria.

Elaborate drama imparts an appreciation for 19th century hardships.

Journey through the largest remaining peat bogs in the contiguous United States to see the wilderness as it once was.

The Real LegoLand.

These crudely shaped folk giants may be the the second most photographed statues in the U.S.

A Borgesian work of art that may blur the line between fiction and reality a little too convincingly.

A 115-year-old restored German dining hall awaits those who venture beneath the Minnesota State Capitol.