Places Edited by Evan Bonham

It’s Christmas every day at Barcelona’s oldest restaurant.

Ski or snowshoe your way to a feast in the mountains.

At this multicultural hub, refugee chefs serve the foods they miss most from home.

What started as a tailor shop to help swimmers live their mermaid dreams has grown into a full-scale aquarium, complete with live mermaid shows.

Explore the history of printing in this unique museum owned by a longtime printer.

A hidden paradise in one of Florida’s most unique rivers.

The mounds on this coastal archaeological site reveal the history of the land’s first inhabitants.

This natural spring is the winter home to the largest gathering of manatees in the world.

West Virginia’s first state park commemorates one of the state’s last significant Civil War battles.

West Virginia’s largest bog is home to rare carnivorous plants.

Approximately 65,000 gallons of crystal clear water pour out of this headspring every minute.

Crystal hunters can dig for their own stones at this DIY mine in Arkansas’ quartz belt.

Tour the oldest family-owned cigar-rolling factory in the country—then learn how to roll your own.

Every Sunday for the last 30 years, this Buddhist temple has hosted a market with food and Thai goods.

This central Florida farm is the largest producer of these little golden fruits in the United States.

Fascinating military history, awe-inspiring wildlife encounters, and endless outdoor adventures draw people to this sprawling park.

Step back in time at this immersive historical village.

Play over 120 retro arcade games and pinball machines at this throwback museum.

This historic hotel has hosted the likes of Babe Ruth, Jimmy Carter, and the Vanderbilts.

Hands-on activities, childbirth artifacts, and a library are all part of this tiny, one-room museum that examines motherhood and women’s roles throughout history.

The only Leonardo Da Vinci painting in the Western Hemisphere.

He’s not from around here.

Soak in the soul of Kansas City at the oldest continually-operating jazz club in the country.

Off the Florida coast, a whimsical world of marine sculptures are revitalizing coral reefs.