Places Edited by Elizabeth Horkley

Buffalo's abandoned concrete grain elevators are getting a second life.

This restored house is like a time capsule of the president's unconventional inauguration.

This landmark jazz venue is the oldest continuously running African-American club in the United States. Currently undergoing renovations, it is set to reopen in late 2025.

One of Frank Lloyd Wright's greatest—and favorite—architectural masterpieces was almost lost.

The trunks of 3,000 year-old trees lurk beneath the surface of this crystal clear lake in Oregon.

This natural marble cave is one of only five national monuments in Oregon.

This little slice of the Netherlands in the Pacific Northwest blooms in a rainbow of color each spring.

This historic estate on the east shore of Lake Tahoe was home to an eccentric millionaire (and his pet elephant, Mingo).

The eerie remnants of an ancient forest were hidden under the sand for centuries.

The words of the neighborhood's most famous poets adorn four concrete walls.

This peaceful garden is hidden on the grounds of a spiritual organization founded by a pioneer yogi.

Founded by a high school teacher, this poetry magazine became a center for all things literary.

A beloved carnival gets a modern makeover in Los Angeles.

A fashion designer's dazzling world of Japanese collectibles is hidden in a warehouse downtown.

L.A.'s oldest operating bowling alley is a beautifully restored homage to its speakeasy days.

Rainbow-hued local gem in Venice.

A former mining hospital is now a vibrant artistic hub.

Nearly 300,000 acres of wildlife, natural splendor, and a hidden ghost town have been designated a national monument.

A historic blockhouse and trading post give a glimpse into the early colonial history of South Carolina.

Legend has it the mill owner's daughter, Mary Musgrove, helped a Patriot soldier hide behind these falls.

According to local lore, this narrow passageway through two large rocks was accidentally created by the devil himself.

This natural wonderland is a unique chance to explore a Carolina bay, a mysterious geological formation of unknown origin.

The enormous 250-room Vanderbilt mansion conceals hidden doors and secret passageways.

This rare basilica nestled right in downtown Asheville is an architectural marvel, inside and out.