Places mikedominelli Wants to Go

The decaying adobe remains of an old homestead are just off the beaten path in Joshua Tree National Park.

One of Frank Lloyd Wright's greatest—and favorite—architectural masterpieces was almost lost.

Once the tallest building in Detroit, this Gothic church houses some of the oldest stained-glass windows in the country.

The largest known open fault in the United States is basically a giant natural refrigerator.

The sole remaining outpost of a once-thriving South Carolina chain still sells “pic-a-nic” baskets.

This medieval sanctuary's tree-framed door looks like a portal to a mythical realm.

This extensive collection of vintage Soviet cars is the only one of its kind in the Caucasus.

This shining multicolored metro station deep under Naples is said to be the most beautiful in Europe.

The largest outdoor art gallery in the Northwest United States.

Two gems of Beaux Arts architecture that have been sitting vacant for years.

This historic square in Nepal is home to temples dating back to the third century.

This statue and park honor the Swedish chemist Jacob Berzelius, one of the founders of modern chemistry.

A suburban museum tells the story of a historic transportation network and even provides rides in antique trolley cars.

This print shop boasts one of the largest pinball arcades in San Francisco.

A gigantic, symbolic artwork covers the side of the building.

On this wooded path, a stained-glass window creates a spellbinding forest cathedral.

This symbol of peace is appropriately positioned overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

This 18th-century sundial was designed to calculate the date of Easter each year.

A menacing statue of this mythical creature can be seen at the legendary site of the monster's lair.

A beautiful 1920s tower filled with local hidden gems.

An outdoor installation of 20 vintage signs that once hung in front of businesses throughout town.

Amazingly, this old machine within the Resorts Casino still functions.

Dine on food tied to Viking history and legend at this subterranean Stockholm spot.

A Japanese video game arcade hides in the back of a Swedish pool hall.