Places Edited by elemenope

In West Virginia, you can walk across the longest single-arch bridge in the Western Hemisphere.

A surreal, interdimensional shopping center and portal to another universe by Meow Wolf.

Take a stroll through this centuries-old tunnel of enormous moss-hung evergreens, nestled among the grounds of America’s first public sculpture garden.

In an effort to escape the horrors of slavery, one man mailed himself to freedom.

The legacy of a wealthy executive and his wife, this little-known art museum features works by Picasso, Monet, Renoir, Cezanne, and more.

Mural fragments and various sculptures honor the longtime artist.

An ode to Japanese artist Hokusai, with a bit of a comical twist.

A genuine Tudor manor transported piece by piece from England.

An unusual, super-sized grocery adventure awaits in an Ohio suburb.

The oldest still-operating tavern in the United States was once owned by a pirate.

A room hidden behind a swinging shelf in the children's section.

A daily replay of the experiment that proved the rotation of the Earth.

The origin of this mechanical boy was a mystery until he revealed his maker by writing it in perfect cursive.

One of the most enjoyable bits of history at Coney Island and “the most romantic ride in the world.”

This lakeside tower is the third attempt at getting a tourist destination to stick on the spot.

This museum devoted to the gothic author holds such interesting ephemera as his socks and walking stick.

Holding multiple historical boats and an entire 19th century village, this New England attraction is the largest maritime museum in the world.

Heron, whitewater rapids, and urban industrialism all add to the beauty of this concrete nature walk.

250-year-old farm now features sculptures, a petting zoo and a hippy-bazaar.

3,000 market stands in five former Zeppelin hangars.

Beer lover's can-covered house.

A castle built by an eccentric medieval enthusiast in suburban Ohio.