Places Jenn Eidemiller Wants to Go

The "mysteries" of this quintessential roadside oddity were almost destroyed by neglect but were saved by fans of kitschy wonder.

A small storefront museum explores the history and myth of West Virginia's famous urban legend.

A bronze sculpture in the heart of Portland represents Maine’s most defining industry.

This living labyrinth made entirely of thorns is filled with art.

The mouldering manses of wealthy colonials still pock the streets of a Curaçao neighborhood.

The only museum in the world dedicated to the global, historic, and modern art of beadwork.

Its unique collection details the history of the state's svelte railroads.

An eight-foot-long pine cone made out of 140 recycled steel shovels is an homage to Maine's state flower.

The world's only and thus largest collection of its kind celebrates everyday wonder through simple umbrella sheaths.

The world's smallest park was dedicated in 1948 as the only colony for leprechauns west of Ireland.

The world's first zoo for microbes collecting the horrible and wonderful things living on and around us.

This grand, Italianate family home built in 1885 is now a charming bed and breakfast.

Based in a former haberdashery, Florida’s oldest continually-operating bar has a rich nautical history and lots of local lore.

This small-batch, artisan chocolatier whips up speciality confections and seasonal treats.

A secret, ethereal waterfall beneath the picturesque gardens.

Tour the row, actually a few blocks, where 19th century lumber barons built their grand homes.

Decorative folk arts dot the countryside barns of Berks County. 

The house that Frank Lloyd Wright "(shook) out of his sleeve at will" at the age of 86.

Definitely not a clown bar.

A sculpture of a salmon swimming through a brick building.

On East Burnside, a 24-hour vending machine distributes world-class pastries.

This nature center has one of the largest collections of native raptors in the Pacific Northwest.

Hundreds of mossy stones engraved with bits of philosophy, literature and random musings.

Scenic mount trashmore, Virginia Beach's most curious waterfront still has a couple of secrets.