Colma, California
Wyatt Earp's Grave
The peaceful gravesite of a rugged wild west gunman echoes the touching story of his last days.
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Places I want to go
Places on this traveler's wishlist.
Alameda, California
Alameda Point Antique and Collectibles Fair
Antiques by the Bay.
Dresden, Germany
Kunsthofpassage Singing Drain Pipes
When the rain falls, this drain system turns into a musical instrument.
South San Francisco, California
Wind Harp
A large instrument played by the wind.
Woodside, California
Filoli
This old-world mansion with lush gardens is a gem in the heart of Silicon Valley.
Palo Alto, California
Arizona Cactus Garden
A hidden world of exotic succulents and cacti.
Stanford, California
Papua New Guinea Sculpture Garden
A sudden forest of traditional Papua New Guinean art works is hidden in a corner of Stanford University.
Fremont, California
Berkeley Mystery Walls
Neither Spanish settlers nor anyone since has been able to tell who built these strange California rock walls.
Menlo Park, California
Pandemonium Aviaries
Hidden among the multi-million dollar mansions in the Santa Cruz hills is a sanctuary for troubled birds.
Cupertino, California
Electronics Flea Market
If you are looking for a used Russian battery, Chinese Ham Radio or other electronic oddities this Flea Market is a good place to start.
Sunnyvale, California
Libby's Water Tower
A giant can of fruit cocktail is all that remains of what was once the world's largest cannery.
San Jose, California
The San José Semaphore
It took years to decode its mysterious messages.
San Jose, California
Sonic Runway
At night, this glittering musical tunnel draws skaters and photographers.
San Jose, California
Show Your Stripes
Anyone can control this glittery light installation with just a phone call.
San Jose, California
Rosicrucian Park
The headquarters of a secretive order is also a beautifully-designed park.
San Jose, California
Mark's Hot Dogs
For roadside fast food, pull over at the giant orange.
Cincinnati, Ohio
Lucky Cat Museum
This collection of Japanese luck idols beckons visitors with over 2,000 waving paws.
Bishopville, South Carolina
The Button Museum
A hobby born from insomnia has turned into a hangar full of objects that have been be-buttoned by the Button King.
Collettsville, North Carolina
The House of Mugs
A cabin completely covered in coffee mugs, where visitors are welcome to leave one of their own—if they can find an empty nail.
The Colony, Texas
Barney Smith's Toilet Seat Art Museum
A master plumber has turned his love of art and toilets into a folk museum that's not taking the piss.
Union, Connecticut
Traveler Restaurant
This small-town Connecticut restaurant gives each diner a free book from its vast library.
Garenin, Scotland
Gearrannan Blackhouse Village
Spend the night in this formerly abandoned traditional Scottish village.
Washington, D.C.
Peacock Room
This stunning blue and gold room changed cities twice before becoming part of the Smithsonian.
Kalamata, Greece
Kalograion Monastery Silk Weaving
The nuns here cultivate silk to weave some of the finest scarves in the world.
