Places phildzielski Wants to Go

An abandoned fish-shaped drive-in gets a second life as a restaurant.

A home built with marble tombstones from the graves of 2,200 Union soldiers buried in a Virginia cemetery.

The dishes at this restaurant by The Sioux Chef celebrate indigenous heritage.

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

This Haudenosaunee restaurant is a delicious tribute to indigenous cuisine.

This airport currywurst stand is made out of retro airplane parts.

Chef Lawrence West serves up Indian tacos, wojapi, and other Lakota dishes at the brick-and-mortar incarnation of his popular food truck.

The bust of Romania’s most notorious ruler, Vlad Dracula aka "Vlad the Impaler," keeps watch over the ruins of his medieval court.

This fairy-tale castle would make Dracula (who is said to have been imprisoned there) jealous.

Mysterious chains and iron stakes adorn this strange grave, with no explanation.

The final resting place of New England's last "vampire."

According to local legend, a tree grew from the stake that killed this alleged vampire. In reality, he probably died from influenza.

The legendary cliffside castle of three-time Voivode of Wallachia, Vlad the Impaler.

This coffee shop lies hidden beneath a historic church.

Across the islands, baked goods, sauces, and much more are for sale 24/7.

Take a hike to this remote, scenic tea stop in the Canadian Rockies.

This California family's ancestral melon is sold only here.

The world's only teal arches exist in a city that cares more about its aesthetic than an Instagram influencer.

This location of a Mexican chain restaurant has a unique location: an old jail.

Train cars and railroad artifacts abound at this restaurant devoted to railway history.

You can get anything you want at the former site of the restaurant immortalized by Arlo Guthrie.

This replica small town lets visitors take a stroll through the story of progress in the U.S. via thousands of Americana artifacts.

Whimsical cartoon cars suspended on posts soar over an automotive shop.

Inside this magical collection, you can buy recipes cooked up by church ladies, motorcycle clubs, and clowns.