Places SamWandersEarth Wants to Go

A natural swimming pool in the middle of the Carite Forest.

This beach pool offers a spectacle of crashing waves, blue hues, and a historical lighthouse.

The short hike is worth the stunning views and crystal blue waters of a secluded beach.

Enjoy the waters of this half-moon-shaped natural pool surrounded by breathtaking scenery.

This colorful gate stands as an entrance to the walled city of Old San Juan.

This niche museum devoted to ancient religious artifacts is shaped like the very thing it displays.

Dine like an American revolutionary at Colonial Williamsburg.

A 17th-century bezoar, dirt from an infamous site, and other curios decorate this unusual bar.

Proceeds from this colorful teahouse in a historic Atlanta neighborhood directly fund women’s education in northeast India.

A popular oddity on display in a stately building, offering a symbolic commentary.

No passport is required to eat around the world at this elegant restaurant.

A local dive where religious kitsch, Southern identity, and queer culture collide.

An ancient cave system in Tennessee’s Appalachian foothills converted to a 1,200-person music venue.

The legend of a local monster still haunts this small town.

In this small strip mall resides the largest collection of original art from the famed TV artist.

A whimsical folk art garden full of punny pieces and a diorama containing 3,500 toys.

Less a museum than a bizarre fantasy world created by artists and engineers.

A sculpture of a giant man escaping from the depths of the Earth.

A wonderful collection of all things Oz is nestled in the heart of Kansas.

The holiday spirit lingers year-round in the "Christmas City of the High Plains."

Once in disrepair, this popular Texas stop along iconic Route 66 has been restored to its past glory.

This refurbished gas station is one of the oldest in Texas, located on the original Route 66.

This water tower slanted at an uncomfortable angle off the old Route 66 was an ingenious marketing ploy.

A small car graveyard sits in the shadow of the famous Cadillac Ranch.