Places krittypryde Wants to Go

The surprising home of the iconic Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel.

An immersive art experience built by local arts collaborative, Factory Obscura, in the building formerly known as The Womb, a psychedelic arts center founded by the frontman of the Flaming Lips.

Collection of skeletal systems from the "world's leading supplier of osteological specimens."

Constructed along the shores of Lake Zurich, this pavilion is a walk-through work of art.

The medieval castle built as headquarters for the Pope's secretive Knights Templar.

Over two centuries old and counting, Madrid's massive botanical garden contains one of Europe's only desert environments.

Madrid's romantically ornate crystal palace has been offering shelter to plants and art for over a century.

This beach provides a glimpse of the ancient seafloor without getting wet.

These phallic stone spires once served as Tolkien's Paths of the Dead.

The world's only complete colossal squid specimen is on display at the Te Papa Museum.

Only 68 people per day are allowed to visit this New Zealand bird-watcher’s paradise.

Jule Körner's house full of bizarre architectural details.

The crypt of the imposing Stephensdom holds royal intestines and thousands of skeletons.

A self built castle built by a salt worker in Brazil.

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

An abandoned vacation home spent a decade taking on legends. It's now taking on water.

An out of this world experience.

A mysterious "wedding cake" castle in the middle of the urban desert.

Learn about the history and craftsmanship of carousels inside this museum located in a former post office.

A parade of antique steeds offers a quirky ride through history.

The only rotating bar in New Orleans has been slowly spinning since 1949.

Inspired by a music box, a small town Vietnam vet carved an entire carousel full of animals by hand.

Known as the "Dodo Manège," this carousel features a herd of animals that have disappeared—or may be gone soon.

What began as an illegal art installation has become a symbol for unity, ocean awareness, and coastline preservation.