Places msfortune Wants to Go

More than 12,000 years ago, this park was a playground for mastodons.

This unconventional used book store was once in the news for the surprising act of burning books.

An unexpected but incredible collection of wildlife dioramas spanning rainforests, swamps, forests, and plains.

The first home and studio that belonged to the famous architect.

A lush green oasis in the middle of Chicago.

The property contains 37 preserved animal effigy mounds constructed by Native Americans between 800-1100.

The site of an ancient Mississippian settlement that appears to have flourished during the 10th to 13th centuries.

A hundred-year-old museum filled with giant physics toys and experiments designed by grad students.

Multiple waterfalls and several historic CCC buildings anchor this state park in Oregon's Willamette Valley.

Tens of thousands of tiny birds swarm into one school chimney every fall.

A volcanic fissure over two miles long and up to 70 feet deep.

The walls are decorated with whimsical murals painted by the creator of the Madeline franchise.

The oldest continuously-operating Chinese restaurant in the United States has been in business since 1911.

This century-old confectioner's outlet store was plucked right out of the Seattle World's Fair.

This restaurant's specialty is "a major enigma for food historians."

Dine on dumplings at the oldest dim sum restaurant in New York.

P-town goes wild for the malassadas at this 87-year-old institution.

Ride a mechanical corn dog at the alleged birthplace of America's favorite deep-fried wiener.

Every Sunday for the last 30 years, this Buddhist temple has hosted a market with food and Thai goods.

A sprawling tropical paradise offers a taste of fruits from around the world.

Originally brought to Texas by Czech settlers, these sweet and savory pastries are an essential local breakfast staple.

Venture from downtown Houston to the suburb of Katy for stellar Malaysian food.

One of the oldest family businesses in Reykjavík serves lamb-based hot dogs.

Australia's largest collection of rare and bizarre insects.