Places elvenking42 Wants to Go

Collection of scores of race cars from the 1900s to recent lovingly maintained and displayed.

After witnessing the rise and fall of three empires, this ancient city was finally destroyed by a series of earthquakes.

This one-of-a-kind indie publisher-bookshop specializes in archiving historic red-light districts and niche cultural topics of the Shōwa era.

In the heart of Little Sweden USA, a small gallery and museum pays tribute to a Swedish-born artist who fell in love with the American landscape.

Built in 1981 in collaboration with Andy Warhol, this giant piece of pop art stands on the campus of Colorado State University.

The biggest depiction of Don Quixote's love interest in the whole world.

A bustling bazaar with an elaborate facade in Central Asia’s underrated capital.

This iron building in the Amazon allegedly shares an architect with the Eiffel Tower.

Referred to as "the crappiest fountain ever," this sculpture has been splashing unknowing passersby since 1969.

This peak in Chapada Diamantina National Park offers the most stunning sunsets.

An ancient Roman snake god, carved expertly into stone.

A natural waterslide in Brazil’s most expansive national park.

What began as a prominent Burning Man art piece is now an iconic symbol of downtown Reno.

One of the best places to dig—some say on the planet—for six different types of chalcedony.

Quotes and poems etched on stone plaques are hidden along this waterfront walkway.

Hidden in an enchanting ravine, numerous mysterious sandstone grooves hint at ancient pagan rituals.

Next to a newer mosque in Khujand’s main square lies the city’s oldest mosque, whose interiors are spectacularly intricate.

A serene, almost spiritual place to do one's business. Who knew a public toilet could inspire and awe?

Sip a cappuccino in the historic cafe that introduced them to the United States.

A collection of soda memorabilia that spans decades.

This museum was built to share the story of Liberal's singular pancake-flipping racing tradition.

A medieval village, with red wooden cottages around a stone church, stands as a well-preserved example of a settlement type that was once common in northern Sweden.

This Native American petroglyph marks the location of an important, Creek trail.

This magical trail takes visitors on a journey round miniature wooden houses on the picturesque Denmark River.