Places Holly Prz Wants to Go

Experience life in one of America’s smallest neighborhoods.

This historic site situated in the Northwood shores neighborhood houses the remains of a forgotten town.

Saunter along the banks of one of North Carolina’s wildest rivers

This family-run joint has been going whole hog for nearly 100 years.

Come for the 14-foot-long taxidermy alligator. Stay for the mini costumed gators shooting pool.

A group of college students hauled a desk up a mountain more than 40 years ago. The notebooks inside have become a makeshift time capsule.

The remains of a failed attempt at medieval nerdery are hidden deep in the woods of Virginia.

This magical oasis in East Texas is one of the most biodiverse acres in the country.

This vintage theme park is peak Christmas kitsch—and it's open all summer.

These murals have been brightening a Chicago beach for more than 30 years.

A tribute to the disposable cups that were once manufactured here, this 68-foot-tall statue would be difficult to throw away.

The oldest city park in Walla Walla is home to hundreds of birds, from wood ducks to white peacocks.

Red ocher pictographs survive in this tufa rock shelter on the shore of an ancient lake.

Snapshots of late 19th and early 20th century Americana, focused on life on the plains, are displayed in this museum.

A small Oregon museum is filled with a robust history.

It’s hard to believe this hostile landscape was once a health resort.

This cheery fruit farmer welcomes visitors to a classic roadside emporium.

A hidden gem that highlights the life and innovations of Les Paul, the "Wizard of Waukesha."

A small shop filled with history, mystery, folklore, and more.

The window above the urinal in the men's restroom is a giant periscope that offers a panoramic view of Eagle Harbor.

A legendary music collector donated his entire collection to the entire city of Memphis.

A large wave-cut shelter, a major archeological site, overlooks the dry basin of Winnemucca Lake.

This family-owned diner has been slinging chili dogs since 1940.

An old pay phone rewired to play local bird calls and songs at the press of a button.