Places jrhspam Wants to Go

Three prestigious academic collections come together to create a world-class natural history museum.

The headquarters in Salem doubles as an occult art gallery.

The only structure left with direct ties to the Salem witchcraft trials of 1692.

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

A natural gas leak provides a flickering flame beneath a waterfall.

The site of the little-known Pennsylvania battle that sparked the Seven Years' War.

Little island known for its massive beachfront "flowerpot" pillars.

A preserved 18th century homestead in Western Pennsylvania marks the spot where the Whiskey Rebellion began.

An oddly poignant roadside attraction celebrating American folklore.

Strange physical sensations and optical contradictions keep visitors coming back for more.

Despite its lavish ornamentation, and wholesome lifestyle of its devotees, this mountain commune has faced its share of issues.

The center of the only hemisphere that awards visitors with a commemorative coin.

This national park on the shore of Lake Michigan features remarkable dunes that lie at the heart of a Chippewa legend.

This large midwestern cavern features impressive rock formations and an underground waterfall.

A throwback train ride transports passengers through one of the lesser-known national parks in the country.

Visit a replica of the estate where Aaron Burr allegedly plotted a treasonous scheme against the United States.

An unoccupied lighthouse encased in layers of ice from the waters of Lake Erie.

Controversial tribute to the heavyweight champion boxer who grew up in Detroit.

A remnant of the last Ice Age, this lake is surrounded by fascinating rock formations.

Chilly air billows out from the entrance of an abandoned mine on a steep hillside, providing a refuge for Ice Age fauna and flora.

A gregarious Ohio resident has been building his whimsical temple to peace for decades.

A castle built by an eccentric medieval enthusiast in suburban Ohio.

The remains of a bustling turn-of-the-century park built to showcase the wonders of electricity.

This magnificent Cincinnati graveyard is also a popular public park.