Places ImGolden Wants to Go

This neighborhood thoroughfare is haunted by dozens of homemade monsters.

Thousands of foxes are said to gather and parade across the neighborhood of Ōji on New Year’s Eve.

The world's largest permanent architectural projection display entertains audiences nightly with 28-story light shows.

Rubbing salt on this small stone dog is said to make wishes come true.

The tallest city hall in the world offers an excellent bento box.

After a profound show of devotion for his master, a dog becomes the symbol of loyalty for an entire nation.

Colloquially known as “piss alley,” this narrow street filled with tiny bars and barbecue stands looks like it was pulled straight out of “Blade Runner.”

Ruins of a Carnegie family mansion on Cumberland Island.

Built some 700 years ago, this Taíno ceremonial site features ball courts, petroglyphs, and evidence of ancient astronomy practices.

This 20-foot mountain is made up of some 15,000 mannequins—if you visit, you can even take a piece home with you.

Twenty-seven massive radio antennas on the high plains of New Mexico search for life on other planets.

Run a wash cycle while sipping a latte at this community-oriented café.

These ancient rock graves were featured on the cover of a Black Sabbath compilation album.

This airport currywurst stand is made out of retro airplane parts.

A touching statue dedicated to Japan's first therapy dog.

After being bombed and largely abandoned, this former railway workshop has been transformed into a lively market space.

The best Tiki bar in Las Vegas.

A mysterious and terrifying public art goblin seemingly meant to inspire local legend.

An ancient system of freshwater caves filled with animal bones, including that of species long-extinct.

A lawless town deep in Death Valley was famous for its riches and death rate turned YouTube famous.

A small pack of an ancient, hairless breed of dog once believed to guide souls through the underworld lives on its grounds.

Explore the atmospheric ruins of an abandoned convent in the dense forests of Mexico's first national park.

The ruins of an ancient temple to the Aztec wind god discovered in the middle of a metro station.

A scientific repository of goiters, boils and other ailments throughout Mexican history.