Places shatomica Wants to Go

Also known as the Cathedral of the Plains, this church holds the distinction of being one of the "8 Wonders of Kansas."

Dad jokes and wordplay abound in this comic fake cemetery.

This three-dimensional brick mural is the longest of its kind in the United States.

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

A small canyon with petroglyphs and a seasonal waterfall, only a short hike from the remnants of old Route 66.

One man's unrequited love stands in a glass box forever.

A small side chapel in Santa Fe's basilica is home to the oldest statute of the Virgin Mary in North America.

The final resting place and once home of the Bandit Queen of the West.

A provocative museum dedicated to the genre and the harsh realities that inspired its origins.

The first free library in Georgia features an original Tiffany stained glass window of Mary Willis.

A museum dedicated to the legacy of Bob Moog and his pioneering synthesizers.

Artisans have been gathering in North Carolina since 1989 to show off whimsical takes on an everyday item.

Giant origami sculptures tucked into desert scenery beckon passers-by to explore further.

This sparsely populated town offers a look back in time.

A museum dedicated to the alleged Roswell Incident.

The world's largest carnivore sanctuary is home to over 450 meat-eating rescues.

A tiny nondenominational church harkens back to the days of the first homesteaders in the region.

Visitors to this public park will also find the ruins of an old western fort.

This quiet chapel was central to a community of settlers who reclaimed an abandoned fort.

This giant spider sculpture made from the iconic car is one giant visual pun.

An expansive book store, art gallery, and curio shop with wares ranging from tarot cards to novelty socks.

Hidden amid the old-world charm of Savannah is a museum dedicated to the world of oddities and criminal history.

Rumors of the occult haunt this upscale 1920s hotel.

This set of three large, volcanic hot springs is a favorite haunt for intrepid divers.