Places nraeanderson Wants to Go

A notorious Route 66 eatery once frequented by Al Capone.

A mythical bird etched into the face of a rock doubles as the mascot for a nearby school.

Hundreds of samples of "Devil's Rope" hide in a defunct vintage elevator.

Step back in time at this 1950s display home, built to showcase once cutting-edge electric amenities.

Journey up the capitol building's cupola for an amazing view of Topeka.

A rainbow-colored house promotes LGBTQ rights across the street from the Westboro Baptist Church.

See the motorcycles that launched the stuntman to fame and the gear that saved his life.

Where the author wrote her beloved "Little House" books.

Town not known for anything except its strange name.

In Edwin Hubble's hometown, a scale model of the groundbreaking telescope that was named in his honor.

The only diamond mine in the world where you can keep what you find.

The remains of the first public diamond mine in Arkansas.

American bison herd descending directly from a Bronx Zoo breeding program that saved the species from extinction.

A peculiar forest that was handcrafted for government experiments.

A 35-foot-tall fork stuck in the ground outside an office building in Missouri.

Final resting place of Geronimo, Quanah Parker, and the first atomic gun ever fired.

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

The grandson of a Kiowa chief created what has become the iconic symbol of a city on the Plains.

This monumental Jesus is often referred to as "Our Milk Carton With Arms."

This historic motel standing at the "crossroads of America" offers a radio in every room and was saved by local protesters.

A home designed to be on the cutting edge of comfortable, low-cost living.

Very likely the only museum in the world that celebrates the glory of the humble banjo.

Named for the 39 tribes that live in Oklahoma, this restaurant's menu deliciously highlights local flavors.

It reportedly took three years to sort through all the objects in this eclectic lifelong collection.