Places Foods Stories Newsletters
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...

No search results found for
“”

Make sure words are spelled correctly.

Try searching for a travel destination.

Places near me Random place

Popular Destinations

  • Paris
  • London
  • New York
  • Berlin
  • Rome
  • Los Angeles
Places Foods Stories Newsletters
Sign In Join

Odysseus

Joined Atlas Obscura in 2018

0 Followers · 0 Following

Follow travelers to discover remarkable places through their journeys.

My Travel Badges

  • Badge Earned!

    Route 66 Exploration Challenge

    Ford's Route 66 Exploration Challenge

    You explored one of America's most iconic highways by marking at least three remarkable places along historic Route 66.

  • Badge Earned!

    Mark Your Map State Exploration Challenge

    Ford's Mark Your Map State Exploration Challenge

    You expanded your map during the Ford Mark Your Map State Exploration Challenge and reached the milestone required to unlock this limited edition badge.

  • Badge Earned!

    25 States Visited

    25 States Visited

    You've visited 25 U.S. states and are halfway to exploring all 50. Every state has its own hidden wonders, and you're well on your way to discovering them.

    50 States Visited
    Next Badge: 50 States Visited Visit all 50 states to earn the highest state exploration badge.
  • Badge Earned!

    First Contribution

    First Contribution

    This badge celebrates your first contribution to the Atlas Obscura community and the role you play in helping others discover wonder.

    25 Contributions
    Next Badge: 25 Contributions Make 25 total contributions to earn your next badge.
  • Been
  • Want to Go
  • Recommendations
  • Stories
  • Countries
  • US States
  • Added
  • Edited
  • Lists
  • Tried
  • Want to Try
690

Places I've been

Places this traveler has marked as been there.

View of the apse

Madrid, Spain

Ermita de San Pelayo y San Isidoro (Hermitage of Saint Pelagius and Saint Isidore)

The remains of this misplaced church were moved here stone by stone.

Fisherman's House

Madrid, Spain

Fisherman's House

Once a resting spot for King Fernando VII.

Inscriptions on the Pavement of Huertas Street

Madrid, Spain

Inscriptions on the Pavement of Huertas Street

Along the pavement of this neighborhood in Madrid are quotes from famous authors.

Detail of map

Madrid, Spain

Juan de la Cosa Map

The earliest known map to show America, discovered by accident at a Paris bookshop.

Monadnock Building.

Chicago, Illinois

Monadnock Building

The last masonry skyscraper ever built reveals a transitional moment in architectural history.

Taxidermy display

Iowa City, Iowa

University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

The oldest university museum west of the Mississippi retains its 19th century feel.

4,000 pound wooden nickel

Iowa City, Iowa

World’s Largest Wooden Nickel

This 16-foot-diameter wooden coin has been standing in Iowa City since 2006.

High Amana General Store

Amana, Iowa

High Amana General Store

Step back in time while shopping inside this local store.

Weltzeituhr

Berlin, Germany

Weltzeituhr

Check the time in 145 countries at once with this East German relic.

Entrance to Iowa 80 Trucking Museum

Walcott, Iowa

Iowa 80 Truck Stop

The world’s largest truck stop includes a barber shop, chiropractor, and a huge museum with antique trucks.

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Des Moines, Iowa

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Millions of dollars worth of sculpture decorate this Iowa city center.

Robert D. Ray Asian Garden

Des Moines, Iowa

Robert D. Ray Asian Garden

Dedicated to the humanitarian efforts of the state's former governor.

Lower Lower Wacker Drive.

Chicago, Illinois

Lower Lower Wacker Drive

Illegal drag racing two stories beneath Chicago’s streets.

Pioneer Plaza Cattle Drive

Dallas, Texas

Pioneer Plaza Cattle Drive

A symbol of Texas pride.

30-foot-tall 'Eye' sculpture in Dallas, Texas.

Dallas, Texas

'Eye' Sculpture

This downtown Dallas art installation is always on the lookout.

Glory Window.

Dallas, Texas

Thanks-Giving Square

A serene temple with stunning stained glass hides in downtown Dallas.

Sustainable, sun-powered art.

Austin, Texas

Mueller SunFlowers

A grove of colossal man-made flowers built to collect the sun's rays.

Original city center marker.

San Antonio, Texas

San Fernando Cathedral City Centers

Conflicting markers on its floor tell a tale of two city centers in San Antonio.

The line in the sand.

San Antonio, Texas

Alamo Line in the Sand

Legend has it the commander of the defenders drew a fateful line in the dirt with his sword just before the final battle.

Hot Wells Hotel and Spa. (Creative Commons)

San Antonio, Texas

Hot Wells Hotel and Spa

Ruins of a once-opulent grand Victorian resort.

Mission San Jose

San Antonio, Texas

Mission San Jose

Three hundred years of preserved Spanish colonial history in San Antonio.

Espada Aqueduct

San Antonio, Texas

Espada Aqueduct

Water still flows through the oldest Spanish aqueduct in America.

Jeremiah the Innocent Frog

Austin, Texas

'Hi, How Are You' Mural

This simple frog painting created by musician Daniel Johnston embodies the spirit of Austin.

View into the reading room.

Austin, Texas

The Harry Ransom Center

The upstairs reading room is packed with millions of rare books, literary manuscripts, and historical treasures.

Previous Page 15 of 29 Next

Get Our Email Newsletter

Follow Us

Facebook YouTube TikTok Instagram Pinterest RSS Feed

Get the app

Download the App
Download on the Apple App Store Get it on Google Play
  • All Places
  • Latest Places
  • Most Popular
  • Places to Eat
  • Random
  • Nearby
  • Add a Place
  • Stories
  • Food & Drink
  • Itineraries
  • Lists
  • Video
  • Podcast
  • Newsletters
  • All Trips
  • Membership
  • Feedback & Ideas
  • Community Guidelines
  • Product Blog
  • Unique Gifts
  • Work With Us
  • About
  • FAQ
  • Advertise With Us
  • Advertising Guidelines
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms of Use
Atlas Obscura

© 2026 Atlas Obscura. All Rights Reserved.