Places Joshua Foer Wants to Go

The oldest tofu shop in the United States is a firm favorite with locals.

An abandoned coal mine reached by a steep hike.

America's post-nuclear-attack chambers of Congress.

A historic coal mine that doubles as a museum and tourist attraction.

A lighthouse on this West Virginia lake started as a joke, then the forces of nature helped make it a reality.

This lookout tower built in the 1930s is now an in-demand cabin with what might be the best view of the Seneca State Forest.

Spectacular mineral formations fill these caves, which have been used for everything from smoking meat to stashing illicit liquor.

Berkeley Springs State Park boasts the nation's only monument commemorating presidential bathing.

The brainchild of Eleanor Roosevelt, her "Little Village" was a collectivist dream.

This red-eyed chrome beast pays homage to the popular modern myth of West Virginia's insectoid monster.

Thousands of jack o'lanterns light up Halloween at this historic West Virginia home.

A little known Colombian theme park of giant curiosities.

This quirky little private museum is home to more than a thousand stones, carved by nature, that resemble human faces.

The hidden offices underneath Memorial Bridge have been locked up since 1976.

With a floor made of thick glass, this observation deck offers a full view of Sunwapta Valley's mountains and rivers.

Depending on who you ask, this controversial treehouse is either a charmingly creative child's playhouse or an illegal encroachment on public land.

A museum dedicated to linguistics, from how babies learn to talk to endangered and extinct languages.

Martha's Vineyard's most beloved speakeasy sells late-night pastries.

It takes a nine-mile hike to reach these hot springs, but weary hikers are rewarded with stunning views and a warm soak.

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

A showcase of geologic history is home to one of the largest collection of lunar meteorites on Earth.

Featuring a meatless buffet fit for kings, this family-owned Zurich eatery is considered the oldest vegetarian restaurant in the West.

The largest arcade museum in the world chronicles the golden age of video games which ended promptly in 1987.

Considered by many to be one of the most dangerous highways in Alaska.