Places lilpuddanesca Wants to Go

Fiery-hot river rocks make soup sizzle at this restaurant showcasing indigenous Chinantec cuisine.

A treasure trove of material within the University of Pittsburgh Library Systems has spawned the world's first and only center for academic study of the horror genre.

Wellington’s longest, fastest, and steepest slide offers incredible views of New Zealand's capital.

This 800-year-old Rimu tree may be the oldest of its kind in the world.

This kinetic sculpture focuses the sounds of the city when you stand inside.

A heritage park that explores the history and ecology of Whangārei.

This ledge in Victoria Park served as a hiding spot for Frodo, Sam, Merry and Pippin.

Towering earthen formations that rise straight out of the ground in New Zealand .

Get your meal delivered via pneumatic at this former post office.

A coin-operated washing machine turned jukebox, complete with an outdoor dance floor.

A serene, almost spiritual place to do one's business. Who knew a public toilet could inspire and awe?

The world's first fully-fenced urban ecosanctuary is a haven for New Zealand's rare and endangered species.

A network of fortifications that never saw conflict.

A strange machine made to evaluate the world economy using water and lots of tubes.

An immersive Māori village where you can learn history and heritage through dance, ceremony, song, architecture, and food.

This bakery sells traditional Māori sourdough.

This aluminum “stairway to heaven” has impaled at least a couple of birds.

New Zealand's west coast is one of the best places in the world to view these large seabirds.

Edoras, capital city of Rohan in Lord of the Rings, once sat atop this isolated New Zealand mountain.

Three rooms of bones, curios, and one artist's collection of natural artifacts create this intriguing museum.

Inside this faux cave, visitors can learn how some of their favorite fantasy characters were created.

Largest Kauri tree in New Zealand.

Modern art meets modern convenience in possibly the world's most architecturally important public bathroom.

You may recognize this beautiful grove within Kaitoke Regional Park as location of the house of Elrond.