Places hopemch Wants to Go

The only remnant of a small mining town is an abandoned railroad tunnel that is steeped in ghostly lore.

Rare recess caves fill this unbelievably beautiful Ohio park.

Prison made famous by The Shawshank Redemption has been out of commission since 1990.

This collection of Japanese luck idols beckons visitors with over 2,000 waving paws.

A collection of witchcraft artifacts and occult paraphernalia started by the leader of the Long Island Coven.

An abandoned relic of the city's failed experiment with below ground transit.

The angel of death appears to weep black tears at this grave marker.

Where beautiful signs live on forever.

Home of a French nobleman's short-lived attempt at raising cattle in the Badlands of North Dakota.

The U.S.' first commercial park dedicated entirely to flying drones.

The world's tallest turtle riding the world's largest snowmobile.

A rim-made reptile in North Dakota.

Annual convention held by the largest pyrotechnic community in the world.

The world's largest Holstein cow.

A true roadside icon standing on the same plains that the herds once roamed.

Three legendary, living albino buffalo roaming their pastures for all to see.

The remnants of an early American attempt at missile defense.

This multi-story wooden waterpark offers homemade thrills.

An exotic reptile facility showcasing some of the rarest, most venomous snakes in the world.

This airfield is home to a number of retired vintage planes in various states of disrepair.

Rotting dome home spotted near Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

The only pachinko parlor in the United States.

This winding road of 318 curves is a must-visit for (careful) motorcycle and sports car enthusiasts.

Follow the path behind this treat-slinging camper van to a sculpture garden in the forest.