Places fhayes Wants to Go

Atlanta's strange assortment of concrete pillars inspires reflection in some, confusion in others.

This natural wonderland is a unique chance to explore a Carolina bay, a mysterious geological formation of unknown origin.

4,000 monkeys used for medical testing on an island off of South Carolina.

First established in 1696, this settlement was abandoned after the Revolutionary War.

Like Mars, but much closer.

Granite outcropping that the state's tourism bureau doesn't promote because of its delicate ecosystem.

This stone is a marker of one millionaire's personal vendetta against gravity.

According to local lore, this narrow passageway through two large rocks was accidentally created by the devil himself.

Despite being burnt down multiple times, the ruins of this South Carolina church are still standing.

Built in 1785, this residence is the oldest stone house in Georgia.

The record holder for the world’s largest peach.

This 4.5-meter-tall statue of a native Australian bird marks Hydro Aluminium's 40th year in the area.

Finding the exact middle of a giant land mass is hard to determine, but this spot managed to do the trick.

The sand is such a bright white that on sunny days you practically need sunglasses to look at the ground.

It's said to be one of the most significant collections of contemporary Chinese art in the world.

The once-dying town of Sheffield, Tasmania has reinvented itself as a village of painted wonders.

The red crab exhibits one of the most spectacular migrations on earth, despite manmade obstacles.

A huge maze complex and whimsical miniature village in Tasmania.

This historic Melbourne bullet factory is fully encased in a massive glass and steel cone.

Alien rock formations grown from the sands of an Australian national park.

A clear example of the process of erosion in action.

Prehistoric park filled with the fossils of dozens of extinct species including Australian megafauna.

An Australian lake whose pink hue defies scientific explanation.

Every hour a secret compartment drops from this giant pocket watch, revealing a lovely surprise.