Roxbury, Connecticut
Mine Hill Preserve
The remnants of a 19th-century ironmaking complex hidden in the woods of Connecticut.
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Roxbury, Connecticut
The remnants of a 19th-century ironmaking complex hidden in the woods of Connecticut.
Pittston, Pennsylvania
The graffitied ruins stand hidden within the Pennsylvania woods.
Sooke, British Columbia
A crumbling cliffside ruin hidden in the woods.
Mexico City, Mexico
Explore the atmospheric ruins of an abandoned convent in the dense forests of Mexico's first national park.
Nacogdoches, Texas
Witness to many historic moments in early Texas history.
Hemphill, Texas
Located in the place where the Columbia space shuttle came down, a museum-memorial that is both touching and informative.
Zavalla, Texas
The 19th-century ruins hide deep in an overgrown forest.
Llucmajor, Spain
This spectacular bridge is part of an abandoned train line that once connected Mallorcan capital to the southeastern coast.
Kirkby Lonsdale, England
A beautiful medieval bridge allegedly constructed by the Devil.
Chapel-le-Dale, England
This incredible viaduct was part of the Victorian railway boom and helped the Midland Railway navigate tough terrain.
Slack Head, England
These legendary stone steps were once used to haul coffins up the rockface.
Smardale, England
A spectacular disused railway viaduct in a beautiful countryside nature reserve.
Firbank, England
The abandoned railway bridge stands hidden in the farmland of rural Cumbria.
Purano Jhangajholi, Nepal
This twisty section of highway in the Himalayan foothills is lined with thousands of small mirrors.
Hanksville, Utah
At this gas station in the middle of the desert, a convenience store has been carved directly into the rock.
Kentwood, Louisiana
A small town museum honors local WWII veterans and the queen of pop who put it on the map.
Brooklyn, New York
An arcade packed with a rotating collection of unique independent video games.
Southwold, England
A chaotic collection of coin-operated slot machines designed to delight and disturb in equal measure.
Long Beach, California
The creator of the carousel's bingo-pinball hybrid survives in California's oldest gaming establishment.
Millville, New Jersey
The remains of an old sawmill, gristmill and the surrounding industry dating back to the 18th century.
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
This botanical garden boasts sculptures, industrial ruins, and an endorsement from the Dalai Lama.
Warwick, New York
Six peaceful acres in a residential neighborhood dedicated to art and peace.
Morristown, New Jersey
A world-class collection of mechanical musical instruments and automata.
Tbilisi, Georgia
You'll find just about anything in this funky Tbilisi flea market.