Places marissaweekend Wants to Go

Town full of spiritualists, some of whom are mediums, is still in full swing after 130 years.

Largest cave system in Africa.

In a small town outside Jerusalem, a roadside diner is devoted to all things Elvis Presley.

This deserted island off the coast of Philadelphia is only visitable a few days every year; once industrialized, it is now an ecological marvel.

Huge hole looks down onto an underground beach populated with sea lions.

Tucked away in a secluded canyon, this hidden hot spring’s thermal waters have been soothing soakers for generations.

A graceful natural rock formation stands astride the point where the Gulf of California meets the Pacific Ocean.

A collision of human error and natural geothermal pressure created this rainbow-colored geologic wonder.

One of the few remaining indigenous petroglyph sites in Nevada.

An eatery for UFO seekers on the Extraterrestrial Highway.

This sign designates the road that leads to the infamous Area 51.

Mysterious meeting place for UFO hunters near Area 51.

The self-proclaimed gateway to the Extraterrestrial Highway.

Bug-devouring flora are the stars of a special wing of the glass conservatory.

Common all over Japan, kōbans are small community police boxes, and now one is guarding one of L.A.’s megamalls.

A legendary West Hollywood bar where celebrities shoot pool with the locals.

A carousel trades in its classic horses and calliope for endangered species, native flora and fauna, and a modern soundtrack.

This childhood throwback has hundreds of arcade games and pinball machines to transport you back in time.

Jet fuel-powered flames lend dishes a pleasant char at one of the last of Hong Kong’s remaining streetside restaurants.

A shop for all your magical needs and notions.

A fashion designer's dazzling world of Japanese collectibles is hidden in a warehouse downtown.

One of the best collections of antique printing machinery in the world.

Founded in 1933, this creamery has produced world-class cheeses and was the first American creamery to win a world champion title at the World Cheese Awards.

Shakespeare has been brought to life in this open air theater for the better part of a century.