Places marissaweekend Wants to Go

The crypts of Capuchin friars decorated with the bones of over 4,000 friars, including an entire "crypt of pelvises."

This hidden Art Nouveau courtyard is an opulent feast for the eyes.

Hundreds of lucky felines haunt the ruins where Caesar was murdered.

Beneath an ancient wishing tree lies an underground chapel with 12th-century frescoes and catacombs dedicated to a lady saint.

This serene, turquoise lake in an extraordinary nature reserve showcases a rare natural phenomenon.

One of the only places where Earth’s mantle lies above water.

Final resting place of Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton.

The colorful soil of Iran’s "Rainbow Island" attracts artists and nature lovers.

This 19th century Sioux City candy company is the home of the Twin Bing, a historic, chocolate-covered treat.

Largest gathering of hobos in the country has been meeting annually since 1900.

An underground wonderland in Iowa.

Chilly air billows out from the entrance of an abandoned mine on a steep hillside, providing a refuge for Ice Age fauna and flora.

An old town theater converted into a celebration of the hobo legacy.

A lush green oasis in the middle of Chicago.

The hottest place on the planet.

According to local legend, a tree grew from the stake that killed this alleged vampire. In reality, he probably died from influenza.

The atmospheric road was never meant to be so creepy.

360-degree virtual reality chamber physically immerses scientists into their data.

This stunning sea creature-shaped home blends into the landscape like a fantasy villa.

A unique local art exhibit that has continued to grow since 1989.

Acres of natural wonders left behind by a socialite-turned-gardener.

This general store offers visitors a glimpse back into the 1930s.

An ancient mineral hot spring sits at the middle of this combination cultural center and spa.

This bright and bubbly Palm Springs hotel was the brainchild of an iconic drag queen.