Places Skinem Wants to Go

Mysterious library of an infamous financier and spiritual seeker.

A memorial to the unknown and unheralded men and women of the Cold War military and intelligence services.

What do a giraffe, an elephant, and reasonably priced steaks have in common? This roadside restaurant filled with exotic taxidermy.

A museum and tribute to a brave profession.

This Texas windmill field celebrates the power and majesty of the very winds that blow.

Paranormal experiences in this hotel's room 217 led Stephen King to write "The Shining."

The remains of an early 1900s dude ranch that operated until the 1970s.

The ruins of this abandoned fort now stand as a picturesque reminder of America's march West.

Giant novelty guitars now mark the spot where Robert Johnson is said to have sold his soul to the devil.

This sprawling museum holds one man's giant collection of real tanks.

If all members were present at the table, a sixth of the world's wealth would be under the same roof.

These eerie outliers of the lightning bug family glow a mysterious blue color.

The highest point in Alabama was almost completely deforested, but is now home to protected towers and trees.

Every last book in this bookstore is signed by the author.

For two weeks every June, fireflies in the Smoky Mountains perform an astonishing light show.

At 135 years old and counting, this historic print shop is heaven for poster nerds and music buffs.

The secret city built by the Manhattan Project.

This Tennessee manse was built so opulent that the very utilities doomed it to fail.

This structure among the trees was the result of divine inspiration.

A failed utopian experiment for British expats in the American South is now a Victorian village frozen in time.