Places joanbugmurphy Wants to Go

A Victorian cemetery in the heart of Brooklyn remains a popular mecca of morbid curiosity.

This haunting monument honors the victims of 9/11.

Pulled from the rubble of one of the worst modern tragedies, a steel crossbeam became a symbol of hope for New Yorkers.

This lake—the second largest in the state— was hiding historic treasures beneath its surface.

This cannonball stands as a reminder of the final act of a fleeting governor amidst a revolution.

This old-fashioned carhop restaurant gave the world the waffle cone.

During World War II, blimps were a key part of the United States' defense against German U-boats—this building could house a dozen of the armed airships.

Down the road from where the Wright brothers lifted off is another flight tribute practically hidden from sight in the woods.

Perhaps the oldest vine in North America, this sprawling plant helps make a sweet wine.

This bar named after the world's first mixed cocktail was home to one of New Orleans' most notorious politicians.

This ancient sinkhole-turned-healing-pool is a treasure trove of archeological discoveries and may even be the Fountain of Youth.

This central Florida farm is the largest producer of these little golden fruits in the United States.

The tabby ruin is Savannah’s oldest surviving structure.

An ode to "The Queen of Appalachia."

This unique park is dedicated to a favorite locally born snack line.

This Native American petroglyph marks the location of an important, Creek trail.

Pieces of a stone giant are embedded in the earth of this Colorado park's playground.

The largest sand dune in Florida sits inside the state's first Black-owned beach.

Used as a military post in three different engagements, this fort has remained incomplete and unfired upon for nearly 200 years.

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

Named from the Spanish for “beautiful woods,” this public cemetery is spread across 29 acres of moss-draped oaks.

This cheese shop also houses a museum devoted to Dutch dairy.

Once a mortuary that held the remains of Buffalo Bill, this Denver hotspot is now a death-fixated restaurant.

The London pub overlooks where the Mayflower was moored before setting sail for the New World.