Places jdmoore Wants to Go

Gnarled canopies of pink and purple wildflowers arch over the trail to the summit.

A historic dam made famous for its turbines and feature in a Hollywood classic.

The only place in the world where the general public can walk aboard an authentic offshore drilling rig.

A stunning, two-tiered waterfall made famous by poets, artists and the legend of a ghost dog.

Finished in December of 1906, it was the longest rail viaduct in the United States and the third longest of its kind in the world at that time.

From failed port town to Civil War fort, the ruins of this former defense saw their finest day in the television age.

One of the last remaining pedestrian suspension bridges in North Carolina.

Also known as the Osaka Garden, this garden was originally built in 1893 as part of the World's Columbian Exposition.

Home to over 300 antique cars and motorcycles, including Thomas Edison's Model A.

This vintage short line in Amish country runs passenger steam train excursions and still hauls freight.

A 25,000-square-foot display with dozens of model trains in intricate miniature worlds.

Take an underground boat ride through a former hydraulic raceway that was built in the late 19th century.

This collection of vintage signs reflects the long and colorful history of this Arizona town.

This replica of a 16th-century French settlement memorializes one of the earliest attempts at a European settlement in North America.

This picturesque ghost town is located on the banks of the Suwannee River.

This abandoned bridge is now a favorite haunt for graffiti artists.

Pay homage to the quintessential P-town dive.

The only way to see Pittsburgh is from the top of this lookout point, just like the ancient members of the native peoples did.

With 3,000 bikes on display, the world's largest bicycle museum includes some famous rarities.

Though it's thrived abroad, this forgotten Dunkin' rival has just one store left in the States.

Discover diverse aquatic life and befriend resident turtles at this private diving grotto in north Florida.

Ruined pieces of stone and a swimming pool are all that remain of an amusement park swept away by a flood.

Strange beasts lurking in a garden are all that remain of a quirky, short-lived theme park.

A little lighthouse in New York City, surrounded by mysterious stories of insanity-driven construction.