Places hopemch Wants to Go

An ornate Art Deco tile mosaic representing Nebraskan life, both modern and prehistoric.

The abandoned remnants of a little sanctuary for world peace that fell into disrepair.

America's smallest town is run by its single citizen/mayor/librarian/bartender.

Otherworldly rock formations and ancient fossils abound in this unique stretch of Nebraska badlands.

An experimental, automotive replica of Stonehenge.

This museum is dedicated to telling the story of dinosaurs from a creationist perspective. 

Between Missoula and Spokane, a family-owned travel center has an unusual museum in the back.

Mining caused an asbestos emergency in this small town.

A classic carnival ride that was carved to be untouchable.

One home in the historic strip hides secret compartments and the ghostly songs of long-gone canaries.

A working ranch doubles as a sustainable hub for world-renowned classical music and large-scale sculptures.

The famous 102-year-old circus elephant was struck and killed by lightning.

A classic mystery spot complete with spots that are said to make you shrink or grow when you stand on them.

The old fire tower is one of the last of its kind in the United States.

A smoke stack so large, the Washington Monument could fit inside!

Touch an actual dinosaur bone at this eclectic trove of Rocky Mountain treasures.

The shortest river in America flows for just 201 feet.

A small Montana town commemorates the dog who waited at the train station every day for his owner to return.

Derelict buildings are all that remain of a complex at the site of one of the worst mining disasters in Montana history.

A collection of 16,000 antlers crammed beautifully into a small shed.

This tiny movie theater was the last one in the U.S. constructed in the Nuevo Deco architectural style.

A little-visited ghost town state park offers a glimpse into Montana’s "Silver Queen."

The oldest continuously-operating Chinese restaurant in the United States has been in business since 1911.

High in the Rockies the third largest statue in the U.S. opens her welcoming arms, and lights up the night sky.