Places katehawes Wants to Go

A historic hotel that made a cameo in Hitchcock's classic film has no intention of letting guests forget its fame.

An off-the-beaten-path boutique stuffed with an eclectic collection of upcycled goods.

This alley in downtown Chicago held the bodies of over 600 people after the fateful Iroquois Theatre fire.

An unfortunate geological resemblance to Satan has labeled this Pasadena gorge as a passage to the underworld.

Sleep snuggled in a sphere suspended atop the forest canopy of Vancouver Island.

A history of tragedy and a pile of eerie stories have contributed to this house's consistent ranking as one of the most haunted places in Ohio.

Barcelona's historic 19th-century sewers, whose foundations were laid in medieval times, are open to the public for exploring.

A stunning, abandoned limestone quarry in southern Indiana provided the stone to erect the Empire State Building.

An abandoned theme park with a strange and tumultuous past.

An expansive book store, art gallery, and curio shop with wares ranging from tarot cards to novelty socks.

An ice cream parlor chain that caters to vegans and pinball fans equally.

The winding route passes through an enclosed alleyway, two tunnels, and leads to the White House basement.

From toys to kettles to scientific instruments, this German museum celebrates the beauty of 20th century design.

Twice a year, visitors can tour the desolate site that birthed the Atomic Age.

Every day a troupe of pampered water fowl walk the red carpet to their favorite fountain.

This Prague museum collects brutalist relics and memories from the country's former Soviet rule.

A jaw-dropping "megalibrary" that turns book-browsing into a geometric adventure.

Where monkeys run wild and the humans are caged.

Delightful disarray of found objects and clutter.

A peaceful, unique botanical garden complete with waterfalls, mini islands, and swans.

A wealth of local folk art, antiques, and curios, without ever leaving your car.

Mother Nature outdoes herself with this stunningly beautiful set of caves carved into marble.

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

A railroad tunnel that, upon its completion, was considered one of the engineering marvels of the modern world.