Fredericksburg, Virginia
Abandoned Virginia Renaissance Faire
The remains of a failed attempt at medieval nerdery are hidden deep in the woods of Virginia.
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Fredericksburg, Virginia
The remains of a failed attempt at medieval nerdery are hidden deep in the woods of Virginia.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Where America’s first doomsday cult awaited the end of the world.
Los Angeles, California
A library of rare occult books in Los Angeles.
Beacon, New York
Collapsing castle on the Hudson river was once the storage site of military surplus business.
Haines Falls, New York
A stunning, two-tiered waterfall made famous by poets, artists and the legend of a ghost dog.
Bangor, Maine
The world's only international cryptozoology museum is host to an unrivaled collection of mysterious objects.
Barcelona, Spain
One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.
Laguna Beach, California
This strange seaside tower got its name from a wealthy eccentric who would hide coins among its stones.
New Orleans, Louisiana
This New Orleans tree is filled with hidden chimes that produce a carefully tuned melody.
Hitachinaka, Japan
Every autumn, this hillside is ablaze with red summer cypress.
Clackamas County, Oregon
Hollowed out cedar log tubs set in an ancient towering forest.
Alamogordo, New Mexico
Explore the largest pure gypsum deposit in the world, and go dune sledding while you're at it.
Rock, West Virginia
This abandoned amusement park was built on a site with a dark history.
San Luis Obispo, California
A hotel and restaurant serving as the mecca of kitsch.
Barcelona, Spain
Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.
Los Angeles, California
Crypt mausoleum in cathedral's basement contains relics of third century Roman martyr, Saint Vibiana.
Hellam, Pennsylvania
Hellam Township is reputed to feature seven remote gates, which when passed through in the right order, open an entrance to hell.
Santa Cruz, California
A strange house built only at night, with rumored mystic inspiration.
Los Angeles, California
Hidden in the hills of Hollywood, this secluded Oz-themed garden is dotted with dozens of thrones.
Fresno, California
An underground mansion with fruit-bearing trees and grapes growing beneath the surface of central California.
Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania
Mysterious rocks that ring musically when struck.
Adams, Tennessee
Home of an evil witch famous within southern folklore.
Washington, D.C.
With over 100 jam-packed rooms to explore plus elaborate tea services and events, the Mansion on O Street is a hidden treasure.
Crater Lake, Oregon
The deepest lake in the United States, and once the site of epic destruction that lives on in legends.