Places mikswockam Wants to Go

This building embodies the vision of Darcy Ribeiro, a renowned Brazilian educator, and founder of the University of Brasília.

A remote and picturesque volcano nestled inside another volcano.

A dedication plaque on this Boston tunnel is a microcosm of a massive, controversy-laden construction project.

This isn't your average roadway—it's actually a National Park and a transportation pioneer.

The world's longest outdoor covered escalator system transports commuters through Hong Kong's hilly terrain.

Dedicated to nine marines from Massachusetts who perished during the Beirut bombings.

Enjoy an overnight at an old haunted B&B site of the Borden family murders.

An uber-secure, windowless tower of doom in the center of Manhattan is an NSA spyscraper.

Site of the first World Series

The mirrored section takes the shape of Hebrew characters when viewed from above.

True to its name, this bouncy walkway may be the world’s smallest suspension bridge.

A pixel art killer whale is frozen mid-leap in this Vancouver square.

Stenciled handprints and wall paintings dating back 10,000 years, some of the earliest forms of cave art.

A million years ago, our ancient ancestors were cooking with fire in this cave.

The body of one of the world's most famous outlaws is covered in cement and iron to prevent it from being stolen.

Home to the first child born to English colonists in North America, this colony mysteriously disappeared while waiting for supplies.

The only Civil War battle in Washington D.C. took place near this highest natural point in the city.

The highest point in Wisconsin is capped by two towers that are not as mythic as Tolkien's but provide much better views.

The easiest way to the highest point in Wyoming is only accessible via one hefty fee.

The highest peak in Puerto Rico is home to a rare fern that can only be found on six trees at its summit.

Near-constant high winds deform the trees on Spruce Knob, the highest point in West Virginia.

The highest peak in Utah is the hardest to reach, but only if explorers choose the hard way.

The highest point in Texas is capped by a big silver pyramid.

The highest point in the state of New Hampshire, and while unlikely "the worst weather in the world," it sure seems that way to hikers.