Places lilpuddanesca Wants to Go

A magnificent, reportedly haunted mansion built for a composer by Spiritualists.

An inconspicuous footbridge beloved by San Diego locals.

At this airport "microcinema," you can catch a film before you catch a flight.

One of the most comprehensive collections of historic Native American culture in the country reframes artifacts as artwork.

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

Tens of thousands of tiny birds swarm into one school chimney every fall.

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

The oldest tofu shop in the United States is a firm favorite with locals.

Nestled between a college and a golf course, the garden is home to more than 2,500 rhododendrons.

Private collection of art inspired by cabinets of curiosity.

A heavenly experience, right here on Terra Firma.

The magic's in the hole!

An emporium for the weird, creepy, rare, and just plain gross.

Professional and amateur dioramas, taxidermy, and oddities all located in an attic above a gallery.

This castle ruin in the middle of nowhere is a gem for wildlife enthusiasts.

Unique Armenian monastery from the 13th century, reclaimed by nature but still welcoming visitors.

This sprawling stone mosaic on Berlin’s Museum Island transforms archaeological finds and local legends into a walkable work of art.

A former graveyard for Riga’s elite is now a large park with elegant monuments.

A Greek tomb discovered under a palace in Naples displays ornate funeral decorations.

The oldest standing building in Las Vegas was established by Mormon settlers.

This Florida resort community is where the Amish come to have fun in the sun.

The largest freshwater lake in the Florida Keys.

This small island was the first National Wildlife Refuge ever created in the United States.

Four metal statues of massive animal penises stand outside the university's Animal Sciences building.