Places jmuehlbauer Wants to Go

Standing in a state of "arrested decay," this ghost town allows for a detailed peek into Gold Rush life in an unusually harsh climate.

The last remaining relic of San Francisco's glittering 1915 Panama Pacific Exposition.

Canyon walls shrouded in ferns.

Trails through lava-carved tube-caves display sparkling bacteria and a rich history.

One of the most scenic stretches of road in America winds between some of the country's oldest trees.

A hotel and restaurant serving as the mecca of kitsch.

An underground mansion with fruit-bearing trees and grapes growing beneath the surface of central California.

Towering basalt columns, a creation of fire and ice.

Its buzzing collection honors vibrator history.

The only theatre in the world constructed specifically for sound movement.

A 140-year-old castle with underground caves hidden in San Francisco.

San Francisco Bay's ghost town.

The largest drain hole in the world.

A collection of 20th-century automata, penny arcade games, and musical contraptions.

Twin Peaks' real life Double R Diner has been restored to its damn fine television look.

Anyone can control this glittery light installation with just a phone call.

An artist weaves "wooden quilts" with scraps salvaged from his Katrina-damaged home in Tremé.

This museum is dedicated to the little known ancient Roman history of Vienna.

A collection of oddities including Dr. Kevorkian's suicide device, the Thanatron.

A theme park that suffered massive flooding during Katrina was abandoned, and now proves irresistible to trespassing explorers.

A snapshot of the city's fascinating voodoo culture.

Sunset-colored dunes of volcanic ash make taking a poor photo impossible.

This old-world mansion with lush gardens is a gem in the heart of Silicon Valley.

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