Places Edited by Evan Bonham

One man has installed bathtubs into the Utah desert floor to harness the powers of a natural hot spring.

One of few remaining antique carousels with stationary animals in the U.S.

Sleep where gangsters fell amidst smoke and flame, with nary a bullethole to show for the legendary struggle.

One day a year it is legal to jump off of this astoundingly tall bridge that spans an Appalachian gorge.

Take a steam-powered ride straight out of the past on this Appalachian rail line.

Stop by to view a fleet of handmade kayaks, all modeled on traditional Arctic hunting vessels.

Hikers can still stroll beneath the long conveyer of this abandoned mining facility hidden in a West Virginia river gorge.

This ancient sinkhole-turned-healing-pool is a treasure trove of archeological discoveries and may even be the Fountain of Youth.

No one knows how this Pacific Northwest spruce tree came to have so many trunks.

Madrid's romantically ornate crystal palace has been offering shelter to plants and art for over a century.

A miniature rainforest is growing inside of a Midtown Manhattan office building.

This southwestern historic site was designed and built by an artist who wanted his work to "feel at home."

These Great Lakes sea caves accessible by boat in the summer turn into temples of ice reachable by foot in the winter.

Oh, just a motel on the edge of the desert decorated with thousands of clowns conveniently located next to an abandoned graveyard.

Miniature art that tells an enormous story.

This "zoo" is a cross between a junkyard and a sculpture garden, featuring animals you won't see anywhere else.

Explore the largest pure gypsum deposit in the world, and go dune sledding while you're at it.

This pebble beach is so beautiful that taking its rocks is against the law.

An underground magnet for ever-changing street art.

Eons ago, a rushing lava river formed this pristine passage through solid rock.

A humid oasis combines recreation with exploration in a unique underwater cavern.

An art instillation for the sake of "raising vibrations."

This naturally-sourced hot spring is now home to a clothing-optional resort.

A turn-of-the-century architectural marvel built on healing mineral springs and salt licks.