Places elvenking42 Wants to Go

An ode to Minnesota’s Swedish heritage, this is the largest Dala Horse in the U.S.

An old water tower converted into a functioning large Swedish coffee pot showcases Lindström, Minnesota's Swedish roots

The original home of the Caesar Salad.

The original shop where the iconic Belgian praline was invented.

This “forbidden” sanctuary has managed to preserve a unique, ancient ecosystem.

A park that allows you to get up close and personal with one of the world's largest open volcanic craters.

A traditional Nepalese window blends into the historic merchant district of Old Nara Town.

The home of Mario and his friends

Charming small streets lined with well preserved wooden houses dating to the 18th and 19th century.

Ancient artifacts discovered during the construction of an underground railway station are now on display in its concourse.

The hillside where Edvard Munch experienced the panic attack that inspired “The Scream” offers one of the most striking evening views in Oslo.

A tiny art gallery where artists can donate their work for the public to take and enjoy.

A seaside haven for 300 rescued cats.

Tiny Spanish beach covered in sea glass.

Exploring the Netherlands’ textile past and future under one roof.

The dynasty’s coat of arms reveals its historical ties to the French town of Moulins and the Spanish crown.

The renowned author spent 22 summers of his early life along the shore of Walloon Lake.

Kitschy nautical-themed bar has offered mermaid shows and underwater ballet since 1956.

What may be America's largest classic video game arcade lurks inconspicuously in a Chicago suburb.

The writer's study, a “portable museum,” is on display at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Madrid.

This century-old museum showcases New Mexico’s history through arts and crafts.

The country’s largest collection of southwestern jewelry, along with contemporary Native American art.

A communal hub where threads of countless textile traditions intertwine.

Orozco’s fiery mural that brought the Mexican Muralist Movement to the U.S.