Places iellwen Wants to Go

A recreation of an Old West apothecary full of curios.

Disney's abandoned animal island is now an overgrown ruin that was almost the coolest attraction ever.

Across the Pacific in a raft, a museum dedicated to Thor Heyerdahl's now legendary expedition.

This long, dark tunnel is open to hikers, but those without lights are known to get confused even on the straight path.

This Soviet-era "closed town" was a top secret uranium producer often left off of maps.

One of the greatest heroes of the Titanic tragedy came from humble beginnings to this beautiful home.

The world's largest carnivore sanctuary is home to over 450 meat-eating rescues.

The world's largest key collection features keys to the White House, Frankenstein's castle, and Hitler's bunker.

A tribute to the little-known group of women who were the first ever to fly aircraft in the U.S. military.

The "world's biggest dinosaur" once housed a creationist museum in its abdomen.

No matter what it might seem like on film, most scenes filmed on a plane are filmed at this LA studio.

A little barn in the middle of the city preserving Hollywood treasures since 1985.

This glamorous old building is said to have inspired the Tower of Terror.

World-famous, Pink's still manages to keep its prized cult fetish status.

Medical and zoological curiosities for sale.

This iconic L.A. bookshop is housed in an abandoned bank—both symbolic and chic.

The largest island on the great salt lake is home to curious creatures and strange stories.

Under the right circumstances, this waterfall in Yosemite briefly turns a luminescent fiery orange.

Natural sonic phenomenon comes with a grisly legend of murder and blood.

A sacred site for Native Americans surveyed by George Washington and owned by both King George III and Thomas Jefferson.

The only structure left with direct ties to the Salem witchcraft trials of 1692.

The site of Paul Revere's historic two lantern warning.

A motel dedicated to Southwestern nostalgia.

Indents in the pavement are all that remain from a grisly death machine in Paris.