Places Edited by Evan Bonham

A 1960s damming project turned one family’s hilltop cemetery into an island.

The oldest liquor store in the country is a model of resilience and mischief.

A quiet rock and botanical garden is the beautiful centerpiece of Fort Lewis College.

This shrine is an ode to the region's rich Hispanic heritage.

Tracing a path of more than four miles around a frozen lake, this is the longest skate trail in the United States.

Inside this old mill is a collection of images that will always remain frozen in time.

A 150-square-foot masterpiece of American landscape art is the crown jewel of this library and art gallery in Vermont.

Pick up a kebab and a credenza at this unique combination furniture store and café.

Journey through various trails to discover a land before time along the Chazy Fossil Reef.

On East Burnside, a 24-hour vending machine distributes world-class pastries.

A world of craftwork elegantly curated in a historic brick warehouse.

The ruins of a resort and casino sit on the banks of this blue hole spring that pumps 70,000 gallons of warm, clear water every minute.

This former factory has been transformed into a technicolor wonderland, where dozens of local artists have collaborated to create a real choose-your-own-adventure experience.

From printing money to live music, this Beaux-Arts style building has had many identities over the last century.

You’ll feel like you’ve gone through the looking glass at this contemporary art museum filled with glass sculptures of every size, shape, and color.

Located inside a former record pressing plant, this recording studio pays homage to the techniques and gear of a bygone age.

Rushing water plunges over a 100-foot drop created by an ancient lava flow at this majestic waterfall.

Traversing these canyons, visitors can take in stunning views and glimpses of the region's history.

The art deco colossus played a role in war and medicine aside from hosting the iconic Louisiana Hayride.

A remarkably futuristic building sits in the oldest town in Louisiana.

The only cave in Louisiana has played host to a state's-worth of clandestine activities.

One of the largest publicly funded mural in the country is one city's love letter to itself.

Over a century old, this restored Victorian building is surrounded by a lush garden filled with rare palms.

This shale formation along the Appalachian Trail once inspired the third president of the United States.