Places nychael Wants to Go

This abandoned asylum was once a state of the art facility before devolving into one of the most deadly mental institutions in American history.

This former asylum for Black Americans is haunted by its history of violence and racism.

This concrete sculpture features a woman opening her heart to showcase a beautiful fern.

This unique museum cafeteria showcases the history and regional diversity of African American cuisine.

Atop this media building, two hives containing more than 30,000 bees keep the surrounding area vibrant.

The unique traffic pattern named for an influential urban planner is also known as the Pedestrian Scramble.

Radical Bookstore and Community Space.

This scout retreat, still in use today, was the filming location for the original “Friday the 13th” film.

Like stepping into a spooky fairy-tale, this shop carries the dark ideas of artists and other makers.

A museum dedicated exclusively to the lore and history of ouija boards.

Residents of Berlin take their coffee and cake in one of the city’s most restful spaces: a cemetery.

From toys to kettles to scientific instruments, this German museum celebrates the beauty of 20th century design.

A wunderkammer of mysterious objects and stories.

Started as a kitchen garden, now the second largest botanical garden in the world.

A whimsical and twisted animatronic monster tour beneath the streets of Berlin.

An eerie, derelict amusement park in Berlin.

A subterranean display of public art and architecture.

King Ludwig I's collection of beautiful women.

This century-old cinema house has a marquee that has been hand painted by a single man for over 25 years.

One man's personal kunstkammer, museum and shop.

One of the most easily accessible examples of the rare 1960s UFO houses.

The remains of a failed attempt at medieval nerdery are hidden deep in the woods of Virginia.

The site of the climactic scene from the classic horror film is now a historic landmark.

This brick-lined pedestrian walkway was once a railway tunnel used during the Civil War.