Places lizsullivan Wants to Go

The dream home of an iconoclastic renaissance man still stands as a monument to his domestically mundane vision.

One of the first historical sites of an alternative universe was installed in the town of Paris, Illinois—which is now home to an annual spelling bee of Kcymaerxthaereal words.

This folk art wall claims to be the world's one and only memorial to the bygone age of hippies.

This cemetery is all that remains of a school for "wayward" girls.

First known as the "Sample House," this construction mash-up was meant to be a living catalogue of building styles.

Take a break from all the boring business of death at this funeral home mini-golf course.

This sprawling mini-golf empire is an impressive testament to a disappearing attraction.

This grave in a ghost town cemetery marks the death of a witch on a day that never happened.

Beloved bar home to musicians of all eras and reputations.

Train cars and railroad artifacts abound at this restaurant devoted to railway history.

A large collection of motorbikes with some impressive gems.

Site of a former hidden treehouse in New Orleans.

Religion and personal struggle gave birth to this collection of concrete angels.

"If she'd leave us alone, we would have a happy home, sent from down below."

Taos Pueblo recipes, foraged ingredients, and outdoor ovens define the menu at this eatery.

A unique geological area spiked with wind-carved rocks that resemble teepees.

A multi-storied adobe complex has been inhabited for more than a thousand years.

This high desert botanical garden is a unique display of New Mexico’s ecology and culture.

The seawater playground of gilded-era San Francisco burned to the ground in 1966.

On the edge of the Valles Caldera National Preserve, these rock formations create an eerie landscape.

The Fun Farm weaves fairy tales, myths, and magic into a magnificent collection for visitors to explore.

At the turn of the century, a chair like rock sat at the top of the falls and hosted the winner of a local beauty contest.

Discover a beautiful natural paradise, minutes away from a thriving city.

This former Indiana quarry has been transformed into a park and SCUBA site where divers can explore the drowned mining equipment.