Zagreb, Croatia
Muzej Mamurluka (Museum of Hangovers)
A peculiar museum that includes many drunken tales, a drunk driving simulator, and much more.
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Zagreb, Croatia
A peculiar museum that includes many drunken tales, a drunk driving simulator, and much more.
Zadar, Croatia
A musical instrument played by the sea.
Plitvička Jezera, Croatia
A chain of 16 wondrous lakes formed as a result of the gradual dissolution of soluble layers of bedrock.
Sumburgh, Scotland
This picturesque archeological site looks like it was pulled straight from a fantasy novel.
Washington, D.C.
When it opened during the final years of the embargo, all the drinks and cigars were free.
Washington, D.C.
A museum cafe showcases Native American dishes and indigenous ingredients from across the Western Hemisphere.
Leesburg, Virginia
Tom Thumb's carriage is among the highlights of this unique collection of horse-drawn vehicles, donated by a carriage connoisseur and tucked away inside beautiful Morven Park
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
This shale formation along the Appalachian Trail once inspired the third president of the United States.
Frederick, Maryland
A Civil War Museum with some notable medical antiques.
Ansted, West Virginia
The "mysteries" of this quintessential roadside oddity were almost destroyed by neglect but were saved by fans of kitschy wonder.
Point Pleasant, West Virginia
A small storefront museum explores the history and myth of West Virginia's famous urban legend.
Portland, Maine
A bronze sculpture in the heart of Portland represents Maine’s most defining industry.
Willemstad, Curaçao
This living labyrinth made entirely of thorns is filled with art.
Willemstad, Curaçao
The mouldering manses of wealthy colonials still pock the streets of a Curaçao neighborhood.
Portland, Maine
The only museum in the world dedicated to the global, historic, and modern art of beadwork.
Portland, Maine
Its unique collection details the history of the state's svelte railroads.
Portland, Maine
An eight-foot-long pine cone made out of 140 recycled steel shovels is an homage to Maine's state flower.
Portland, Maine
The world's only and thus largest collection of its kind celebrates everyday wonder through simple umbrella sheaths.
Portland, Oregon
The world's smallest park was dedicated in 1948 as the only colony for leprechauns west of Ireland.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
The world's first zoo for microbes collecting the horrible and wonderful things living on and around us.
Fernandina Beach, Florida
This grand, Italianate family home built in 1885 is now a charming bed and breakfast.
Fernandina Beach, Florida
Based in a former haberdashery, Florida’s oldest continually-operating bar has a rich nautical history and lots of local lore.
Hummelstown, Pennsylvania
This small-batch, artisan chocolatier whips up speciality confections and seasonal treats.
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
A secret, ethereal waterfall beneath the picturesque gardens.