Places mekelley94 Wants to Go

After a long career, a disastrous sinking, and a half-successful salvage, this Naval vessel-turned-artificial reef ended up exactly where she was supposed to—with a little help from nature.

Brick walkways weave through more than 500 palms and cycads, representing 150 species from around the world.

Long before Europeans arrived, Native Americans built an artificial island out of shells that has withstood a millennia of hurricanes.

One of the oldest, tallest, and most haunted lighthouses in America.

A striking lighthouse with views of the Gulf of Mexico and of a military air show.

This historic site situated in the Northwood shores neighborhood houses the remains of a forgotten town.

Approximately 65,000 gallons of crystal clear water pour out of this headspring every minute.

Tucked away in Jacksonville's oldest neighborhood, this museum stands as a repository and celebration of outsider art.

This natural spring is the winter home to the largest gathering of manatees in the world.

The mounds on this coastal archaeological site reveal the history of the land’s first inhabitants.

A hidden paradise in one of Florida’s most unique rivers.

Nine Gardens in one—with tea service.

Steaming blood-red hot spring from hell.

The largest volcanic caldera in Japan holds an entire city in its maw.

This active volcano's siren song to suicide jumpers forced authorities to build a fence.

The largest of the Fuji Five Lakes is home to an impressive swan population—some real, some with paddles, and one with an observation deck.

Shells collected from over a hundred different countries line the walls, floors and ceilings of this fantasy museum.

Bioluminescent firefly squid light up this Japanese fishing port.

The magical, mossy forest that inspired 'Princess Mononoke.'

A massive cave complex boasts some of the clearest water (and most charming bats) in the world.

A 70-foot-deep ice cave formed by lava from Mt. Fuji on the edge of Japan's "Suicide Forest." 

Unusual hexagonal rocks formed by cooling lava named for their resemblance to traditional Japanese tatami mats.

One of the world's largest tanks mimics the experience of watching rare whale sharks, giant rays, and deep sea creatures from the ocean floor.

A remote and slightly overgrown park filled with replicas of world landmarks.