Places Samantha Chong Wants to Go

An institution dedicated to the towering buildings that make up skylines in New York City and around the world.

From a supper club to a gay bar to an HBO shooting location, this 125-year-old Victorian mansion has lived many lives.

At the right time of day, sunlight floods through the roof of this cave and illuminates the small pavilion hidden within.

The history of drinking is told through 1,800 cups, chalices, and glasses at this exhibit.

Hiding in plane sight.

Worm salt and other local ingredients are on the menu at this cult favorite ice cream shop.

Definitely not a clown bar.

One of the oldest adobe structures in Northern California.

One of the world's southernmost bars.

Fire meets ice at the southernmost volcano on Earth.

Natural time capsule containing an alien ecosystem.

In Little Caribbean, an ice-cream shop serves up regional flavors, including soursop, Irish moss, and "greatnut."

This icon of the Atomic Age now lays dormant.

Despite what a Thai tourism board might want you to think, this white-sand beach is in fact located on a Scottish island.

Rumor has it the hot dog stand was targeted by two Russian nuclear missiles.

The absurd creation is a compulsory destination for selfies in Buffalo.

More than 250 sakes are available in an izakaya hidden in the basement of a Midtown office building.

A Manhattan office building is home to the world’s largest chess board.

Bowl in splendor, if you're lucky.

The final resting place of the great escape artist, where some still gather to wait for his escape from death.

A very classy 1920s-era bar right in Grand Central Station.

It houses the remains of a 17th-century version of the Titanic.

This 252 step staircase offers stunning views of San Jose.

This rooftop sign has been confusing Milwaukee-bound airline passengers for decades.