Places ichthus Wants to Go

Wedding chapel's mysterious spiral staircase said to be miraculously constructed.

These Pre-Columbian petroglyphs contain representations of birds, deer, hunters, and even some early Native flute players.

Thousands of mounted insects, and some live ones, hide within an otherwise ordinary shopping mall.

An immersive environment that is part haunted house, part choose-your-own-adventure, and part jungle gym.

DIY collection of eclectic holdings.

This eclectic, mosaic-clad home includes a bamboo ping-pong loft and a "Whispermaphones" intercom.

Human remains in varying states of decay are strewn about this Texas State facility for scientific study.

This beautiful grotto is one of those places where you can't believe you're just outside Austin.

An emerald-green grotto just a short trip from Austin.

An enormous pink granite batholith, long attributed with spiritual powers by the Tonkawa Indians.

Church and home-museum of a 1920s female revivalist preacher with a very sordid past.

From sax to spuds, get 'em all at this landmark music establishment.

An expansive book store, art gallery, and curio shop with wares ranging from tarot cards to novelty socks.

The illuminating collection of L.A. street lights is run by the city and only opens one day per month.

A carousel trades in its classic horses and calliope for endangered species, native flora and fauna, and a modern soundtrack.

One of the world's largest collections of rare and magnificent bird specimens.

The so-called "Statue of Liberty of Los Angeles" is on a one mutant mission to keep L.A. weird.

Beautiful Victorian buildings from L.A.'s forgotten architectural past.

A "Titanic" superfan changed his name to Jack and set up this strange shrine to the blockbuster, complete with Korean food and Tarot readings.

Sister store to the Echo Park Time Travel Store.

A common entry point to the Griffith Observatory trail holds its own wonders.

Historic marionette theater features thousands of handmade puppets and free cups of ice cream.

A ghost town at the airport is now a refuge for blue butterflies.

The remains of the first punk club in L.A.