Places otidk Wants to Go

These whimsical rabbit figures are not as innocent as they might look.

The shiny silver little brother to Copenhagen's Little Mermaid statue.

In Parr Park, thousands of painted rocks line this walking trail.

The largest land animal skull ever discovered.

A quirky mishmash of Route 66 memorabilia and other throwbacks from the past.

A shrine to the royal lord of all cacti.

Beer lover's can-covered house.

A private collection of massive steel monsters guarding a Texas pipe works.

A park filled with vibrant mosaics created by more than 300 folk artists.

A 19th-century shrine covered with prosthetic body parts as votive offerings.

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

A snapshot of the city's fascinating voodoo culture.

A 131-year-old wunderkammer of Texas history.

This former Texas landfill is flush with 300 million-year-old fossils, all fit for the taking.

In Houston's airport, a cow is properly equipped to jump over the moon.

This gas station offers wine tastings and craft beer.

Texas's oldest bakery serves authentic German pastries, including legendary strudel.

The saga of the massive nut begins and ends in Texas.

The 40-foot-tall votive candle is the largest of its kind.

A master plumber has turned his love of art and toilets into a folk museum that's not taking the piss.

Over 100 million years ago, beach-bound dinosaurs left permanent marks on San Antonio's landscape.

A serene temple with stunning stained glass hides in downtown Dallas.

These boots are made for selfies.

A 24-hour vending machine restocked daily with homemade full-sized pecan pies.