June Lake, California
Obsidian Dome
A natural dome made of volcanic glass in Inyo National Forest.
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June Lake, California
A natural dome made of volcanic glass in Inyo National Forest.
Wolfeboro, New Hampshire
The 100-year-old public collection of a New Hampshire dentist that contains taxidermy, Native American artifacts, and a pair of mummy hands.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Sitting in the arguable birthplace of the Wild West, this museum holds the largest collection of bronco busting bric-a-brac in the world.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
A curious building honoring past and current members of a historic musical comedy troupe.
Las Vegas, Nevada
A surreal, interdimensional shopping center and portal to another universe by Meow Wolf.
Portland, Oregon
This museum and curiosity shop provides a glimpse into an often-overlooked past to show guests that there is beauty and wonder in the macabre.
Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
Down the road from where the Wright brothers lifted off is another flight tribute practically hidden from sight in the woods.
Oakland, California
This restaurant features Native American foods from across the country.
Boston, Massachusetts
One woman’s obsession gave birth to this lovely oddity at the Boston Public Library.
San Bernardino County, California
This sun-scorched lakebed contains samples of half the natural elements known to humankind.
Glendale, California
This childhood throwback has hundreds of arcade games and pinball machines to transport you back in time.
Rochester, New York
The gravestone of the suffragist leader attracted extra visitors during the 2016 election.
Jenner, California
The southernmost outpost of the Russian Empire in colonial America.
Whittier, Alaska
This small city where almost everyone lives in the same building can only be reached via North America's longest tunnel.
Rockford, Illinois
This lush 12-acre site was once named the finest Japanese garden in North America.
Baraboo, Wisconsin
This unique zoo is the only place in the world where you can see all 15 species of crane.
Traverse City, Michigan
Easily overlooked in favor of the wineries that dot the region, this blast from the past is equally worth the visit.
Queens, New York
The Vatican of the movie industry turned into an actual church.
Marfa, Texas
With print dying, this local paper keeps the lights on by doubling as a stunning cafe and cocktail bar.
Minnetrista, Minnesota
Sculpture garden and miniature golf course blend together in the oversized backyard of a Minnesota sculptor.
San Francisco, California
The rustic cabin-like decor of this Arts and Crafts-style church reflects the love of nature central to its little-known theology.
Sacramento, California
At this 1940s-era neighborhood favorite, you can still drink a cherry phosphate.
Rapid City, South Dakota
Every president in history is immortalized in bronze in downtown Rapid City.
New York, New York
This Fifth Avenue church has long been the favored worshiping place of Broadway actors and vaudeville performers.