Places pattyannish Wants to Go

An enormous concrete structure built over a nuclear crater.

The discovery of an old wall led to the creation of this fascinating museum about the city in the Middle Ages.

The remains of Alfred Nobel's first nitroglycerine factory can still be found on the shores of a Swedish bay.

Hans Christian Andersen for the postmodern world.

This floating sculpture of ice is a poignant reminder of nature's power.

A Serbian church lit by chandeliers made of weapons.

Assemble a masterpiece at the first and only North American school exclusively dedicated to mosaic art.

These abandoned grain silos and tunnels are an urban exploration dream.

Chicago's largest cemetery is full of beautiful Victorian monuments and more than a few ghost stories.

This unauthorized stone mermaid was secretly carved out of public stone before being permanently preserved.

The subtle science of a master molecular gastronomist.

The permanent home of a 1960s traveling museum of tiny historical dioramas.

These ruins are all that's left of the former Alabama State Capitol.

Auburn's iconic eagle flight goes back to a 19th century eagle that dropped dead on the field after inspiring the football team to victory.

Founded by a man who called himself the greatest hunter alive.

Joe Minter is only doing the work of God in his yard, he says.

Medical museum featuring a number of excellent medical models.

The country music legend's grave is surrounded by Astroturf because fans kept plucking out the grass.

Designed by Maya Lin, the memorial honors 41 individuals who died fighting for equal rights between 1954 and 1968.

You'll need cowboy boots to trek to this old-fashioned saloon nestled in a giant natural cave.

This architectural triumph is the only Frank Lloyd Wright house in Alabama.

The highest point in Alabama was almost completely deforested, but is now home to protected towers and trees.

A former taxidermist has turned his old shop into a folk art mecca.

This natural wonder drops 16 stories straight down through rare flora and streaming waterfalls.