Places sarahruthcohen Wants to Go

Where dioramas can follow you home.

Philadelphia boasts one of the best — and most often overlooked — traditional Japanese gardens in North America.

Contrary to popular belief, this secluded statue doesn't represent Pennsylvania's founder.

The origin of this mechanical boy was a mystery until he revealed his maker by writing it in perfect cursive.

The oldest active church in Pennsylvania is also the second oldest Swedish Church in the United States.

The singer, actor, and activist lived here during his final years, and now it’s a museum dedicated to his legacy.

The oldest surviving presidential residence in the United States.

A legendary boxing venue and ring featured in Rocky V.

The oldest surviving botanic garden in the United States.

Where America’s first doomsday cult awaited the end of the world.

This tiny cottage surrounded by railroads is the oldest surviving structure in Fairmount Park.

This resort community was known as the "Black Eden of Michigan."

The smallest useable chapel in Michigan is five-by-eight feet and has seating for three.

A cemetery where many of those buried had a flair for the dramatics.

The only rotating bar in New Orleans has been slowly spinning since 1949.

This defunct, fortress-like prison has been the setting for several movies.

Erected in 1697 this Philadelphia bridge is the oldest surviving roadway bridge and perhaps the oldest stone bridge in the United States.

This lovely public park has an intriguing past and unique wooden bridges made of concrete.

The only structure left with direct ties to the Salem witchcraft trials of 1692.

A roaring, awe-inspiring double cascade of icy water flows through woodland Oregon like something out of a Tolkien novel.

A sharp bend in a dramatic river canyon cut through red rocks.

A peculiar mansion built by the troubled heir to the Winchester Rifle Company fortune.

A science teacher's dream.

Carved, egg-shaped stone with no explanation.