Places marissaweekend Wants to Go

A hot dog stand where the heads are just as hot as the dogs.

This residential door allows San Francisco muggles a glimpse at the wizarding world.

World War II-era Nazi compound nestled in the Santa Monica hills.

Florida's oldest bar was once a morgue, complete with a hanging tree and gravestones.

A mine fire has been burning under the deserted town since 1962, but this church is still going strong.

Residents of Fremont in Seattle have considered it the center of the universe since the 1970s.

Beating out all other concrete competitors, this massive garden feature's pointy hat has earned it a world record.

Hidden above a drug store on a nondescript corner of Lincoln Heights is a private clubhouse for intrepid explorers.

One of the best places to see wild Colonial Spanish Mustangs in the United States.

This colorful theme park dedicated the official fruit of Maine serves sweet, tasty treats.

A classic Route 66 landmark that was built with scrap lumber and is held together with kitsch and puns.

Years of archaeology, just chillin' by the water cooler.

New York's oldest and possibly grandest keeper of books.

Bowl in splendor, if you're lucky.

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

California's own medieval Italian castle, authentic down to the 300-year-old iron maiden in the dungeon.

Come for the speed, leave in love with the desert.

This black shoreline is made up of exploded lava particles.

Step into Monet's world at this fine-dining restaurant in the middle of a New Jersey sculpture park.

This tea house was a hand-built gift from Boulder's sister city in Tajikstan.

Robots, lasers, and whoopee cushions, oh my!

A secretive collection featuring objects that were designed specifically for U.S. intelligence operations.

This is one really big nut.

Beloved bar home to musicians of all eras and reputations.