Places MerchMistress Wants to Go

Football field-sized microalgae production tanks on the Hawaiian coast create a stunning view from space.

One of Hawaiʻi’s most notable historic petroglyph fields lies within a major resort.

Get up close and personal with these majestic fish.

In 1977, wealthy socialite Sandra West was buried wearing an elegant white nightdress while reclining comfortably in her powder-blue 1964 Ferrari.

A 2,500-pound wooden nickel makes this woodworking museum easy to spot from the road.

A gorgeous garden oasis with winding paths, stone bridges, and a troubling history.

An abandoned, decaying sculpture garden built by an eccentric physician in the 1920s now looks more like a forgotten cemetery.

San Antonio's first 3-D stereoscopic mural is a trippy treat for the eyes.

The oldest active mini golf course in the U.S. has an elegant Art Deco style filled with lush tropical plants.

A priceless work of art created by the saint's own blood sister hangs in a San Antonio basilica.

The 40-foot-tall votive candle is the largest of its kind.

An antique horse-drawn hearse provided French luxury for the dead in this Texan town.

An abandoned warehouse turned art sanctuary in New Orleans.

Colorful, cheeky signs spill out of legendary New Orleans folk artist Dr. Bob's Bywater studio warning you to "Be Nice—Or Leave."

The only home of the famous French impressionist painter open to the public is now a museum and bed and breakfast.

A typical "Old South" manor, once owned by author Anne Rice, served as the setting for several of her witchcraft sagas.

In a city famous for its cemeteries, it's no wonder these are easy to overlook—they clock in at just a few inches tall.

This unique shop is full of memento mori art, antique medical equipment, secret society paraphernalia, and historical relics.

Come for the 14-foot-long taxidermy alligator. Stay for the mini costumed gators shooting pool.

It's clear this abandoned Art Deco gem was no ordinary cleaners.

According to one local tradition, the entrance to the Voodoo underworld can be found in New Orleans through seven gates scattered throughout the city's French Quarter.

This institution collects the history of burlesque dancing with a titillating collection of ephemera and pasties.

A homage to the King at the hotel where he revived his career.

Wayne Newton's sprawling estate is now open for visitors to catch a glimpse of his "heart and soul."