Places shawtish Wants to Go

Sculptures, jams, and the wild west collide at this folksy retreat.

The house and graveyard used in the Stephen King spine-chiller.

The highest point in Maine is a grand gift to the state citizens that also happens to be one end of the Appalachian Trail.

Maine's oldest diner also happens to win acclaim for its elevated comfort food.

This tiny patch of arid sand sits in one of the greenest states in the United States.

This colorful theme park dedicated the official fruit of Maine serves sweet, tasty treats.

The eccentric mansion of one of the most popular horror authors of modern times.

The world's only international cryptozoology museum is host to an unrivaled collection of mysterious objects.

The “Grand Canyon of Maine” is a three-mile gorge full of striking geological features.

The oldest Black-owned bookstore in New Orleans was started by a substitute teacher on a mission.

The last surviving bastion of the Baquet restaurant empire serves up superb soul food.

Since 1929, this institution has been serving one of the most celebrated po’ boys in New Orleans.

Rise early for Kaitlin Guerin’s coveted sweet and savory pastries.

This free sculpture garden is home to over 90 artworks and installations from artists around the world.

Fully ignoring any conventions of fine dining, chef Peter Vazquez turns out some of the best meals in the city in takeaway containers.

In a city famous for its cemeteries, it's no wonder these are easy to overlook—they clock in at just a few inches tall.

The tallest monument in a historic New Orleans cemetery was prompted by romance and dash of pettiness.

An artist weaves "wooden quilts" with scraps salvaged from his Katrina-damaged home in Tremé.

This New Orleans boutique and nursery specializes in rare flora, with a focus on carnivorous plants.

Taxidermied cartoon heads, unseen illustrations, and famous characters all reside in this small gallery space.

The only home of the famous French impressionist painter open to the public is now a museum and bed and breakfast.

This float factory takes the mask off of Mardi Gras and lets visitors see where the magic happens.

A 19th-century shrine covered with prosthetic body parts as votive offerings.

Legend says a primate-like cryptid prowls this otherworldy sliver of the Louisiana bayou.