Places rvw1997 Wants to Go

A cave on the Maryland border where civilians took refuge during the bloodiest battle of the Civil War.

Despite violent work crews and massive delays this abandoned canal tunnel was built to last into the modern day.

The ruins of this long-abandoned unsuccessful gold mine can still be found.

An eerie, abandoned military base engulfed by nature and graffiti is now home to a local park.

A priceless collection of the Nation's cryptologic history.

The land is home to swimming ponies and a legendary 18th-century treasure.

An astounding collection of medical specimens, including bits of President Lincoln.

A hidden alley in urban Baltimore is a haven for graffiti artists.

Bizarre Cavern.

An eerie, decaying ghost town destined to fade into the forest.

This beloved Baltimore spot features caged dolls, a giant Pez collection, and many, many mannequins.

The site where Poe “in great distress, and ... in need of immediate assistance” likely died.

It’s not hard to see why the historic Peabody Conservatory of Music’s library has been described as a “cathedral of books.”

This natural wonderland is a unique chance to explore a Carolina bay, a mysterious geological formation of unknown origin.

A whimsical folk art environment where you can lose yourself in the many colors of joy, beauty, and creativity.

A nearly century-old amusement park is quietly decaying in a riverside forest in South Carolina.

A royal relic from the time that gambling was accidentally made legal in South Carolina.

An ornate abandoned schoolhouse hidden in the woods near a decaying mill town.

One man's extraordinary topiary garden in a small South Carolina town.

One of the oldest living oak trees in the Southeast.

These cabins mark the site where our 11th president was born (probably).

The author's beautiful and historic home is also a fully functioning goat farm.

A historic dam made famous for its turbines and feature in a Hollywood classic.

An annual celebration of the region's successful elk reintroduction program.