Places mariadcitrino Wants to Go

A lone gunner's station is all that remains of a replica Spanish Fort in Florida.

Rumored to be a giant robot in disguise, this colossal chef has been the beloved symbol of Tokyo’s kitchenware district for decades.

The legendary birthplace of the Japanese maneki-neko is dotted with hundreds of lucky beckoning cats.

The world's largest permanent architectural projection display entertains audiences nightly with 28-story light shows.

A King Kong-like gorilla hangs from the top of this commercial building in Tokyo.

A 20-meter (65-foot) robot towers over Tokyo Bay.

This little replica of Lady Liberty provides a bit of NYC in a Japanese city.

Permanent exhibit reminds visitors of the Exxon Valdez.

The beginning of the historic Iditarod Trail connecting the Alaskan cities of Seward and Nome.

The king of U.S. high points towers over every other peak on the continent.

This often-overlooked canyon dazzles and intrigues with its many layers of colors, shapes and odd formations.

This free series of exhibitions honors the fascinating history of the region.

The sculpture's largest spire points directly toward the North Star.

This whimsical stacked cabin looks like something out of a children's book.

Don’t miss the local staple of rice vermicelli with charcoal-grilled pork patties and pork belly.

Visit a century-old sweet shop serving gold-standard mango sticky rice.

The National Park Service’s best-kept secret with views that rival any in D.C.

The only female equestrian statue in Washington, D.C. is a 15th-century French heroine.

A terrace reminiscent of Rome's Spanish Steps is tucked away in a little park in Washington, D.C.

Behind an abandoned storefront is an example of pioneering 1930s gas station architecture.

Where the U.S. government kept its actual treasure, before Fort Knox.

The first purpose-built art gallery in the United States is once again open as a center of craft arts.

The winding route passes through an enclosed alleyway, two tunnels, and leads to the White House basement.

This imposing Masonic temple a mile from the White House was the first public library in Washington, D.C.