Places Emma Kumer Wants to Go

Behind a bodega is a small museum of relics and ephemera showcasing the history of New York.

Tucked in a nondescript downtown Brooklyn mall is a bar containing a remarkable turn of the century anatomical wax collection last seen in 1920s Berlin.

Sniff the Titan Arum's rotting flesh.

One of New York's best collections of pinball is hidden in a secret bar in the back of this laundromat.

Ride the subways of yesteryear.

Just your average Marie Antoinette–themed speakeasy in an abandoned 19th-century subway tunnel.

The only rotating bar in New Orleans has been slowly spinning since 1949.

A theme park that suffered massive flooding during Katrina was abandoned, and now proves irresistible to trespassing explorers.

Imagine playing a version of Legends of the Hidden Temple, but with a distinctly Southern Gothic flare.

Legend says a primate-like cryptid prowls this otherworldy sliver of the Louisiana bayou.

It's clear this abandoned Art Deco gem was no ordinary cleaners.

The world-record holder for the longest bridge stretching continuously over water.

This free sculpture garden is home to over 90 artworks and installations from artists around the world.

Rise early for Kaitlin Guerin’s coveted sweet and savory pastries.

Fully ignoring any conventions of fine dining, chef Peter Vazquez turns out some of the best meals in the city in takeaway containers.

Colorful, cheeky signs spill out of legendary New Orleans folk artist Dr. Bob's Bywater studio warning you to "Be Nice—Or Leave."

An artist weaves "wooden quilts" with scraps salvaged from his Katrina-damaged home in Tremé.

Stand at the center of this lakefront sundial, and you'll become part of the timepiece.

This 38-drawer structure claims the superlative title, but it isn't the world's only giant filing cabinet.

This hidden park hosts a rogue’s gallery of eccentric architectural obelisks.

City law dictates that this mountaintop cathedral containing the heart of a saint is to remain the tallest building in town.

Montreal's giant farmer's market is a foodie's best friend, especially in the winter months.

This 1967 experiment in modular architecture was designed to be a new model for urban living.

This crumbling industrial fortress has attracted daredevils, filmmakers, and historians.