Places hymeneinstein Wants to Go

A small store filled with animal skulls and other curiosities.

A long-forgotten Victorian swimming hole is still a fun spot for a dip.

Built in the 1850s, this church was of the first five churches constructed in Harper's Ferry.

The tragic death of 19-year-old Mabel Tainter in 1886 led to the construction of this unique Victorian-era theater in the northern woods of Wisconsin.

This small-town opera house has appeared much more in national culture and history than its charming setting might suggest.

Opened in 1911, this small shop is the oldest ongoing establishment in St. George.

A dozen U.S. presidents have stayed at the historic resort, which was known as James Buchanan’s “Summer White House” from 1857-1861.

A miniature representation of Canadian cities and landmarks in incredible—and sometimes hilarious—detail.

The world's oldest soul food restaurant is also one of its best.

For years, the remains of this ancient Roman fortress were hidden under an orchard.

This western-themed amusement park is host to a large number of decaying animatronic cowboys.

This decaying complex from the early 1900s was once the site of massive iron and fluorite mines.

The first motion picture theater in southern Utah, reimagined and renovated as an arts hub.

This historic hiding place, often used by people escaping slavery, is a testament to a heroic struggle for freedom.

These sailing ship-shaped chandeliers are believed to have been a gift inspired by faith.

A small museum displays some of the artifacts discovered during a subway station renovation.

A beautiful Gilded Age hotel in the White Mountains with surprising diplomatic history.

These strange carved boulders in a forested canyon resemble tiny stone villages.

This cathedral dedicated to Louis IX, sainted King of France, holds many secrets.

A natural spring situated on the grounds of the Hawthorne estate.

This hole formed by a glacier is the largest and best-preserved of its kind in Stockholm.

These pillars are one of the few remnants from the mysterious lost empire of Makuria.

At this beautifully preserved Pre-Hispanic site, you can see ancient petroglyphs with depictions of llamas and alpacas.

A prehistoric route that has claimed many victims is now closed to traffic.