Places Runnermac Wants to Go

This roadside attraction in the woods of Mississippi is a scalable replica of the Holy Lands during biblical times.

In the mid-20th century, a tamale-slinging juke joint attracted a diverse clientele in the Mississippi Delta.

A preserved stretch of ancient fossilized trees with an impressive gem collection to boot.

This racially troublesome eatery thought a new coat of paint could erase its offensive connotations.

A museum in Mississippi celebrates the history of Coca-Cola and the man who brought it to the masses.

The most southern point you can drive to in the Western Hemisphere.

It's just another skyscraper, but it's shaped like '90s cell phone.

Pablo Neruda's custom-built lover's nest was made to remind him of the sea and named after his mistress' hair.

A beautiful deserted greenhouse in the middle of a park.

This sculpture meant to honor the bravery of the Indigenous Mapuche people of Chile proved controversial.

A beautiful collection of architectural ornaments rescued from demolished New York City buildings.

Walking around West Harlem reveals a scavenger hunt of beautiful bird murals.

A collaborative art project that transformed a neighborhood in NYC's Queens.

This abandoned artificial island off the coast of New York City is now home to dozens of harbor seals.

Hidden inside one of the world's most well-visited zoos is a secret plaque promising eternal life.

This old estate is a remnant of when the Bronx was a popular summer destination for wealthy New Yorkers.

Dodge prohibitionists and slide through the telephone booth in Crif Dogs.

Cryptic messages embedded in the New York City sidewalk.

The only home that Alexander Hamilton ever owned has a history almost as troubled as his own.

The oldest bibliophilia club in America, with exhibitions on historic books and graphic arts.

Unique antiquarian shop specializing in globes, maps, and prints.

A legendary speakeasy bookstore returns from the brink.

A hands-on traveling collection of the innovative devices of yesteryear.

A Pythagorean funhouse that tries, successfully, to prove that math is the coolest thing ever.