collections
22 Creative Souvenir Collections That Will Inspire You to Start Your Own
How do you make your travel tangible?
Articles by Eric Grundhauser
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Stories
Stories shared by this traveler.
hobby
21 Rare Skills That Could Become Your Newest Hobby
Find your next passion, as recommended by Atlas Obscura readers.
television
21 Classic Television Ads That Locals Will Always Remember
No matter where you grew up, odds are there's a TV spot that defined your metro area.
plaques
15 Easily Overlooked Plaques You'll Be Glad You Stopped to Read
The unsung heroes of travel and discovery.
houses
10 Stories About the Things You've Found While Moving
Moving is a pain, but it can lead to interesting surprises.
cryptozoology
24 Extremely Local Cryptids You've Probably Never Heard Of
There are monsters seemingly around every corner.
lost
10 Charming Stories That Reveal the Joys of Getting Lost
Atlas Obscura readers share their most memorable experiences in unfamiliar surroundings.
botanical gardens
13 Beautiful Botanical Gardens Where It's Easy to Lose Yourself
Our readers shared some of their favorite collections of greenery in the world.
subterranean
14 Exceptional Caves That Bring the Subterranean World to Life
Atlas Obscura readers recommend their favorite speleological spaces.
restaurants
13 Essential Bars and Restaurants for History Lovers
Atlas Obscura readers share their favorite historically significant eateries.
show & tell
20 Peaceful Places That Make Solitude Magical
Atlas Obscura readers share their favorite spots to revel in isolation.
15 Instagram Feeds That Help Make the World More Wondrous
Atlas Obscura readers (and staff!) praise the Instagrammers who are truly blowing them away in 2019.
architecture
21 'Ugly' Buildings That Aren't Ugly at All
Atlas Obscura readers share their love for structures they feel have been unfairly maligned.
winter
13 of the World's Most Magical Winter Wonderlands
Atlas Obscura readers weigh in on which places look best covered in snow.
books
24 Children's Stories That Still Give Us the Creeps
Atlas Obscura readers wrote in about the classic tales that taught them one thing—unease.
music
The Ultimate Crowdsourced Playlist of Songs About Places
Let Atlas Obscura readers take you on a tour of the world in 100+ songs.
atlas obscura
Introducing the Atlas Obscura Community Forums
A new way to experience Atlas Obscura with fellow explorers like you.
sports
8 Extremely Local Mascots That Are Worth Cheering For
Atlas Obscura readers explain the appeal of their regional costumed characters.
snow
What's Your Favorite Place on Earth to See Covered in Snow?
Tell us about the world's best winter wonderlands.
love
19 Unforgettable First Kisses and the Ordinary Places Where They Happened
Romance can blossom anywhere. Parking lots. Sidewalks. Even the South Pole.
children's literature
What Children's Story Did You Later Realize Was Awfully Dark and Scary?
Help us compile a list of the world's most delightfully disturbing kids' books.
sports
Help Us Identify the World's Greatest Local Mascots
The more obscure, the better.
holidays
15 Glorious Hangover 'Cures' From Around the World
Atlas Obscura readers share their tried-and-true favorites.
holidays
27 Unique New Year's Traditions From Our Readers
Find a novel way to ring in the year!
