Places NightSkye Wants to Go

An abandoned car and strange wooden debris are among the scattered remains of the old sand and gravel quarry.

Edison's cast-in-place concrete houses were a failure, but way ahead of their time.

Spike Lee's provocative film is officially honored right where it was made, the first time a work of art was used as a secondary street name.

A psychedelic labyrinth on the San Francisco bay.

A historic and oft-filmed prison stands in a Chicago suburb.

This abandoned Brutalist treehouse is a hidden architectural relic.

Odd outsider art installations surround a Gold Rush-era ghost town.

This incredible collection of vintage pinball machines can be played at 25 cents a pop.

A familiar otherworldly creature guards this 12th-century Scottish abbey.

Ruins of a historic medical facility sits eerily by the water.

A giant roll of mints marks the birthplace of one of America's most famous candy brands.

The only rotating bar in New Orleans has been slowly spinning since 1949.

A giant roadside black bird marks the location of this eclectic local mall.

This isolated Japanese mountain village untouched by time showcases unique and stunning traditional architecture.

This opulent 16th-century Maharaja’s palace is a unique mix of Hindu and Muslim designs.

According to folklore, Vermont's slanted windows were installed to keep witches from flying into the house.

This tiny movie theater was the last one in the U.S. constructed in the Nuevo Deco architectural style.

From Nazi chemicals to the CIA, this architectural marvel has played a fascinating role in German history.

This bright yellow building is packed with sweet treats from all around the world, from chocolate-covered crickets to whoopie pies.

Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.

This odd-shaped relic from the 1964 New York World's Fair found its way back home to Wisconsin.

This unique zoo is the only place in the world where you can see all 15 species of crane.

This overlooked museum houses an amazing collection of rare, antique typewriters.

The neighborhood shop is a sort of tiny cactus museum full of exotic specimens you can take home.