Places jackofalltrails Wants to Go

If it wasn’t for a real estate agent with a penchant for old-school arcades, this hands-on collection of nostalgic flipper machines might never exist.

According to legend, you must remain completely silent while passing this man-made mound or suffer the consequences.

Forever immortalized in concrete, this Simpsons etching was crafted by show creator Matt Groening.

Decor at “Nevada’s Oldest Thirst Parlor” includes Raquel Welch's brassiere hanging from a stuffed moose head.

The oldest hotel in Nevada.

These massive concrete foundations and smelter chimney bricks still smell like smoke after a century.

Some 46,000 years ago, a volcanic eruption led to a flooding event that carved this short canyon with steep vertical walls.

Classy up your Big Mac with bow-tied servers and chandeliers at the world's fanciest McDonald's.

Opened in 1976, this monster-sized version of the fast-food franchise is sometimes called the Epic McD.

A stone pillar marking the location of the westernmost battle of the American Civil War only honors one side of the conflict.

A memorial to the nearly 10,000 American soldiers laid to rest on the beaches of Normandy during WWII.

Hike to the decaying remains of a dream house with a spectacular view.

The ruins of this once-grand mansion are linked to one of the country’s most popular clothing brands.

In the Shawnee National Forest, amazing rock formations peer through the treeline.

River pirates, murderous bandits, and serial killers used this Illinois cave as their debauched hideout.

A unique collection of old miners' cave homes carved in to the hillside cliffs near Death Valley.

A glass display case holds the document that ended the Second World War—which one person signed on the wrong line.

This monument honors the band's impromptu performance at Cadillac highschool's homecoming decades ago.

A series of 33 stone markers maps an ancient 55-mile transportation route.

American involvement in World War I officially ended in 1921 in New Jersey, three years late and thousands of miles from the battlefield.

Just off I-55 in McLean, Illinois, is a place where you can play over 100 arcade and pinball machines for 25-75 cents a pop.

The highest point in Virginia can only be reached by passing through ponies and flowers.

This maze-like slot canyon is a unique gem within an already fascinating geological area.

A total of 14 men held the title of "president" before George Washington—their historical legacies are enshrined in the lobby of a hotel.