Places kcmay1999 Wants to Go

A hauntingly preserved early 20th-century industrial flour mill featuring a grand central tower, ornate spiral staircases, and original milling machinery left untouched.

Strange rock formations tower above the river that snakes through this enchanting Icelandic canyon.

This sandstone mansion was the home of two of Oregon's most important pioneers.

A tourist attraction founded around a slumping cabin.

This extravagant Art Nouveau rest stop features a million-dollar view of the Columbia River.

Massive crater in central Oregon.

This strange hill on Old Fort Road where gravity works in reverse has been fascinating locals for years.

The second largest waterfall by volume in the U.S., Willamette Falls is outdone only by Niagara in the amount of water that is pushed northward.

These century-old beehive-shaped kilns were built to produce charcoal for nearby mines.

The residents at this Yellowstone wildlife park will certify your cooler as "bear-proof."

A roadside attraction filled with an astounding array of gloriously wacky vehicles.

Once in disrepair, this popular Texas stop along iconic Route 66 has been restored to its past glory.

The old Route 66 town straddling Texas and New Mexico died along with the Main Street of America.

It's where the final scene of the beloved Tom Hanks movie was filmed.

The only nuclear weapon assembly and disassembly plant in the U.S.

The Grand Canyon of Texas.

A mysterious drive-in nestled in the forest that leaves little to the imagination.

This historic Civil War church has survived over a century of racial turmoil but still stands as a reminder of the town's roots.

Foragers once flocked to this big beautiful bayou to hunt for pearls.

The only international border marker within the United States.

The Louisiana sandwich shop that served Bonnie and Clyde's last meal is a museum that chronicles the criminal couple and honors the Bienville Parish lawmen who stopped their crime spree in an ambush.

This creepy, yet oddly beautiful cemetery is home to one of the founding fathers of Lake Charles.

After serving in Vietnam, Korea, and even a stint in the Turkish navy, the unique ship is now open as a museum.

The second-largest ceremonial mound in the United States is an artificial hill that is loosely shaped like a pentagon.