Places jordank Wants to Go

The walls of the statehouse tell the story of Ohio’s prehistoric past.

If you want to build a better mousetrap, first consult this small museum's massive collection of trapping tools.

Just your average Marie Antoinette–themed speakeasy in an abandoned 19th-century subway tunnel.

Visit Europe's largest subterranean waterfall, carved by water from the glaciers of the towering peaks surrounding the valley.

This humble bench is considered the most beautiful in the world.

A New Zealand rubbish dump named after British comedian John Cleese.

The skyline of Montreal includes the silhouette of an unexpected fruit-shaped Canadian staple.

City law dictates that this mountaintop cathedral containing the heart of a saint is to remain the tallest building in town.

Montreal's giant farmer's market is a foodie's best friend, especially in the winter months.

The Jewish diaspora shares a menu at this museum café.

A historic Montreal market that was the city's agricultural hub for over century.

A grand Gothic Revival basilica with stained glass depictions of Montreal's religious history has only one soul resting in its crypt.

A Montreal deli that was so beloved that it was allowed to circumvent their laws of language.

A converted hangar displays dozens of helicopters, from a famous 1943 rescue chopper to several autogyros.

Surrounded by industrial sprawl, a small monument marks the site of William Penn's first landing in Pennsylvania.

This extraordinary model train layout covers over 1,700 square feet, with multiple trains running simultaneously.

A comprehensive collection of toy and model trains, largely from the mid-20th century.

An industrial waste tourist attraction.

True to his word, George Swanson is buried in his white 1984 Corvette.

One man's real life disfigurement inspired a lasting local legend surrounding an eerie tunnel.

Nothing says indulgence like a 1,500-pound chocolate castle.

A museum commemorating the Donora Smog, which killed 20 people in October 1948 and sparked national outrage over air pollution.

A neighborhood of houses made of poured concrete through a process invented by Thomas Edison.

Inside the Bangor International Airport is a collection of military challenge coins.