Places MitchHellman Wants to Go

This pseudo-steampunk weapons facility is the world's largest wood and glue structure, and packs quite a wallop.

A phenomenal assembly of pueblos in New Mexico is the most complete example of ancient ruins north of the border.

Robots, lasers, and whoopee cushions, oh my!

Pick up all of the cosmic knick-knacks under the sun or take a creative writing course, all offered in this novelty storefront.

What's that on the side of that building? Va Va Voom, it's Bettie!

This Seattle museum displays the history of the telephone through an impressive collection of telecom equipment.

Where else would a linchpin of post-colonial Native American cuisine anchor the menu but a museum?

The flock of plastic poultry is an ode to the classic comedy staple.

A (slightly) grownup take on the classic retro arcade.

Couple's personal collection of pinball machines turned public pinball museum.

A high point in Vancouver kitsch.

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

A remarkable time capsule of American manufacturing deep in Maryland coal country.

This innocuous New Mexico storefront was once the secret jump-off spot for Manhattan Project scientists.

Controversially claiming the title of world's biggest bass drum, UT's Big Bertha was once made radioactive by the Manhattan Project.

A Museum of Holography frozen in 1974.

This urban drawbridge gained eternal pop culture fame when the Blues Brothers jumped it while it was raised.

At night, this glittering musical tunnel draws skaters and photographers.

This unassuming North Austin neighborhood was built to test the novel idea of home air conditioning.

Unusual house, in an unusual neighborhood, home to some very unusual peanuts.

A tribute to the "toughest woman on the Texas frontier," who survived a famous battle and five husbands.

The absurd creation is a compulsory destination for selfies in Buffalo.

This old-fashioned candy shop, ice cream parlor, and diner served as the setting for one of TV's most controversial series finales.

This eclectic Austin curiosity shop is home to all things strange and unusual.