Places gazellegolden Wants to Go

America's only nuclear missile silo open to the public.

A reproduction of earth's many biomes.

Ninety feet off the valley floor is an ancient dwelling put under protection of the U.S. government by Teddy Roosevelt.

A sharp bend in a dramatic river canyon cut through red rocks.

Rippling sand dunes frozen in the Arizona rock.

Browse an impressive collection of passenger and military aircraft dating back to World War II.

In Tucson a giant metal snake helps pedestrians cross a busy highway.

Amazing collection of over 2,000 live birds from around the world, many of which are rare or endangered.

The site of the daring river crossing that changed the course of the American Revolution.

One of the most intact and well-preserved skeletons of a mammoth in the world is displayed in a tiny Utah town.

This map, on display in the Library of Congress, and one of only seven known to exist, is the very first map of the United States.

This mosaic commemorates the oldest subway tunnel and station in the United States.

This cultural center showcases what may be the oldest ongoing community in all of North America.

This forest school's long history lets today's visitors experience resource management learnings in a beautiful environment.

The world's largest impact crater is mainly eroded but still remembers the planet's violent history.

The tallest waterfall in the region is named after a capital far, far away.

Inside this 3,500-year-old tomb are remarkable ancient Egyptian paintings of African wildlife.

A Guinness World Record-holding social enterprise whose shows don't shy away from heavy themes.

Though it was originally dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, Baphuon was converted to a Buddhist temple in the 15th century, complete with a massive hidden statue.

One of Ayutthaya’s most iconic locations is a mysterious, hauntingly surreal miracle.

This elephant kraal is the only one remaining in Thailand, dating back to the 16th century when these massive mammals were integral players in war and trade.

Surat Thani's official flower—and the world's largest—smells of rotting meat.

You can walk up Thailand’s naturally non-slip waterfall.

This museum has a most unusual location: inside a giant, three-headed elephant.