Places ignimbrite Wants to Go

These huge stone ovens in the desert fueled the Nevada silver boom, and may have also been a hideout for outlaws.

This crumbling stump is all that remains of what was once thought to be the oldest living organism.

A whimsical, punny collection of "fence art" outside the tiny mountain town of Baker, Nevada.

This angular Dwarven tunnel cuts through a mountainside in Glacier National Park.

The 43-mile route crosses through six islands with gorgeous views of the Seto Inland Sea.

This Parisian café sticks almost exclusively to an ethos of reuse.

Egyptian Revival movie palace abandoned for decades and restored in 2013.

Sloth rehabilitation center in the jungle of Costa Rica.

The famous abolitionist’s preserved estate is one of Washington's finest monuments to its great Black citizens.

This stunning blue and gold room changed cities twice before becoming part of the Smithsonian.

When it opened during the final years of the embargo, all the drinks and cigars were free.

The actual model from the original "Star Trek" series is now on display at the National Air and Space Museum.

The Byzantine, pre-Columbian, and medieval art at this stately mansion are some of the most under-appreciated collections in D.C.

A derelict bit of transportation infrastructure hidden in the woods.

A wondrous old library overlooking the nation's capital.

During the Industrial Revolution this “Temple of Invention” was full of intricate miniature machines and gadgets.

Home to items never before seen by the public.

A tiny piece of the Moon is embedded in this stained glass masterpiece.

Long-abandoned trolley tunnels just a mile away from the White House are turning into an art space.

First planned industrial community in the United States.

The subtle science of a master molecular gastronomist.

An elegant chandelier hangs over this ancient sewer chamber, now open for concerts and public tours.

Successful artist residence program has filled this ranch with dozens of sculptures over the years.

This towering volcanic plug stands out among the dramatic formations that dot this otherworldly desert valley.