Places joparkman Wants to Go

These otherworldly limestone formations jut out from the Kansas prairie.

A diverse, expansive nature preserve in northeastern Kansas.

A whimsical monument marks the highest point in Kansas, not that you could tell by the looks of it.

Curious rock formations in a tiny Kansas state park.

A house turned museum is the real-life "home" of the fictional main character of The Wizard of Oz.

It's big, it's a ball, and it's made of twine—the world's largest of its kind.

A mysterious and terrifying public art goblin seemingly meant to inspire local legend.

A wonderful collection of all things Oz is nestled in the heart of Kansas.

One of the Eight Wonders of Kansas and the first official National Natural Monument these stark formations look like nature's Stonehenge.

A unique attraction and museum dedicated to exploring iconic roadside structures.

A picturesque (all-natural!) beach in a landlocked state.

Climb to the top of this spiritual tower, and you'll be rewarded with spectacular views.

Community owned and operated, this property is home to a diverse set of nudists.

Hidden beneath a bridge, this waterfall is known for the large amounts of graffiti painted on its base.

These faux-cliff dwellings allow visitors to climb around on a replica archaeological site.

This former water source for the City of Brooklyn is now a thriving natural wetland.

A menagerie of concrete animals brought together from across New York City's parks.

A collaborative art project that transformed a neighborhood in NYC's Queens.

The preserved house of a jazz legend still echoes with his music.

This enormous Hindu temple in Queens serves incredible dosas in its basement canteen.

Nondescript elevator doors open to reveal a stunning, surreal world.

A uniquely lettered street sign marks the corner where the iconic word game was invented.

Holding the most bodies of any cemetery in the United States.

The crown jewel of the Queens Museum is a nearly 10,000-square-foot architectural model of the city originally built for the 1964 World's Fair.