Places elvenking42 Wants to Go

Former sea turtle kraals, slaughterhouse, and cannery turned museum.

A one-of-a-kind shopping mall dedicated to Buddhist and Daoist spirituality.

Spectacular secluded inlet with clear waters flanked by limestone cliffs.

A 190-year-old water-powered sawmill brought back to life by retirees who refused to let pioneer ingenuity gather dust.

A chimpanzee sanctuary in the Blue Ridge Mountains giving former research chimps a new chance at life.

This mosaic commemorates the oldest subway tunnel and station in the United States.

This hidden treasure is the world’s oldest active geocache.

Castle ruins of the not-so-chaste baronessa whose lovers mysteriously disappeared.

Enjoy a pint surrounded by Europe’s largest collection of vintage beer advertisements.

Step inside this 1964 whale sculpture to explore its colorful history.

Amelia Island’s oldest independent bookstore is a cozy oasis for literary exploration.

Based in a former haberdashery, Florida’s oldest continually-operating bar has a rich nautical history and lots of local lore.

A majestic Japanese villa peculiarly towers over Hollywood Boulevard.

A house once used to feed orphans of a brutal conflict now serves as a museum honoring its victims.

A 17th-century heptagonal pavilion that was used for stargazing.

A quirky museum showcasing gloves from movie stars to moonwalkers, plus a behind-the-scenes factory tour.

Muncie’s own authorized knockoff of one of America’s most famous (and debated) statues.

This historic house was the birthplace and childhood home of the 35th president of the United States.

A sea glass gold mine on Newfoundland’s rugged coast.

A museum dedicated to all things tea-related, housed in Hong Kong’s oldest remaining Greek Revival building.

The best-preserved weaving mill from the early 20th century in all of Scandinavia

Wellington’s longest, fastest, and steepest slide offers incredible views of New Zealand's capital.

A full-scale whale and a minted coin honor a life that changed the Bay of Fundy.

Let the dogs out at Central Pennsylvania's beloved wiener spot, where classic ketchup and mustard share space with innovative menu items like the Cubano Dog.