Places mayarocks2005 Wants to Go

The sea once considered an ecological wasteland is now called "crown jewel of avian biodiversity" by scientists.

An off-grid art installation that encourages its visitors to imagine a world without waste.

This abandoned Navy base was transformed into an off-grid alternative living community for thousands of people.

A hand-built folk art installation covered with messages of God's love.

In this roadside "community for the small," abandoned toys gain new lives.

A quirky little oasis in the California desert where rescue animals abound.

The "world's biggest dinosaur" once housed a creationist museum in its abdomen.

A delightfully quirky blend of oddities spread throughout an old 1920s bank.

One man's eclectic collection of treasures found at sea.

Sleep beneath the big screen at this old-school movie theater.

An eclectic collection of wind-powered sculptures made from found and recycled materials.

A small Oregon museum is filled with a robust history.

Bridges, terraces, and replicas of historic structures all built of rock and petrified wood by one man.

These natural hot springs form four-tiered soaking pools with temperatures ranging from 85 to 115 degrees Fahrenheit.

Two mammoth statues inspired by equally tall tales lure tourists to this roadside attraction.

A chance to sleep among the firs and pines of the Oregon forest.

An art gallery home to a plethora of art from local artists who can often be seen hard at work.

A collection of colorful dinosaurs hidden in an actual rainforest.

Hidden inside a gift shop that doubles as a museum, this gargantuan yo-yo can only be operated by crane.

Successful artist residence program has filled this ranch with dozens of sculptures over the years.

The world's most famous donkey lives in this pen.

An Aladdin's cave of old Silicon Valley tech.

Over 300 taxidermied animals in a Californian restaurant make for a taxidermist's dream and an animal lover's nightmare.

Giant jewel-toned statues fill the grounds of this Cambodian Buddhist temple in California.