Places KylaSBriggs Wants to Go

This public art piece proves that in Portland even reporting the weather is a thing of whimsy.

A roaring, awe-inspiring double cascade of icy water flows through woodland Oregon like something out of a Tolkien novel.

A world of craftwork elegantly curated in a historic brick warehouse.

No two pieces are exactly the same at Portland's hippo-themed hardware store.

Instead of fruit, the branches of this tree are brimming with hopes and dreams.

On East Burnside, a 24-hour vending machine distributes world-class pastries.

Limestone grottoes turns everyday objects into stone.

The opulent home that inspired Tintin's Marlinspike Hall and the adventures within.

A beautiful and classically designed villa, with an hourly infestation of monsters.

A museum of magic with a Sadist past.

Tables of secondhand books fill the inner courtyard of this 17th-century stock exchange.

Hidden beneath the streets of London is a secret subway that only carried mail.

Three floors of musical instruments coming from all corners of the world and hundreds of years of musical history.

This impressive collection of rare books on ancient mysticism inspired author Dan Brown.

This gorgeous reading room houses the oldest and largest art history library in the Netherlands.

The history and future of cannabis.

Established in 1638 to battle the Black Death, this botanical garden is a treasure trove of rare flora.

Cat art as far as the eye can see.

A magical and peaceful ruined Cistercian abbey in what is now southern Belgium.

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

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

A collection of massive stacked rocks in Texas includes a snarky note on the benefits of modern technology.

A wacky, UFO-shaped house in a suburban neighborhood.

Lyon, France is home to two remarkably preserved Roman theaters, one dating back to 15 BCE.