Places SarahTheExplorer Wants to Go

A lingering bit of Space Race nostalgia lies in the middle of the desert.

A life-size replica of a Spitfire that sits in a quaint suburb.

Yup, that's where the name came from.

The strange and snarky traditions of the lumber industry's fraternal order began with five men waiting for a train here in Arkansas.

Over 300 historical instruments from around the world can be found in the Royal Northern College of Music's basement.

An installation that makes understanding the size of the universe a walk in the park.

This arcade is one of the last places to catch a public performance by the now-defunct ShowBiz Pizza's house band of animatronic animals.

A vertical tube that allows you to see what's going on underneath the Antarctic sea ice.

Kayak out to a floating restroom.

Despite monuments in other locations, this spot in a South Dakota field is recognized by the U.S. National Geodetic Survey as the center of the 50 states.

A sculpture of a woman so beautiful she got arrested for it.

A bronze, peeing self-portrait protests unequal inheritance rights.

This twisty sign depicts the chain's first logo.

A late-night restaurant empire was launched from this humble storefront.

An impressive collection is dedicated to the legendary beast.

Bad farming practices caused this unnatural natural wonder.

Museum dedicated to awful artwork.

The historic building's ornate stained glass fixture has survived the devastating 1906 earthquake, ensuing fires, and multiple redevelopment attempts.

The highest point in South Carolina was once owned by an energy company that neglected it but now the state is taking it back.

This pristine World War II airfield gives a comprehensive look at atomic development and aviation history.

A rock that was too big to move, so the town just paved around it.

A Google software engineer's Easter egg led to what may be the world's most unusual saved screenshot.

When the Cuban government seized a Trader Vic's franchise, they unknowingly led to its preservation.

After the comedian dissed a Connecticut town on his show, they named a sewage treatment plant after him.