Places tbwest24 Wants to Go

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

Dodge prohibitionists and slide through the telephone booth in Crif Dogs.

A sharp bend in a dramatic river canyon cut through red rocks.

The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been named a governmentally recognized sound.

The legendary building that needed ghostly approval before being built.

The rocks in this arid basin leave trails of movement behind them.

A treasure trove of artifacts, books, and artwork from the "golden age" of exploration.

An eerie, derelict amusement park in Berlin.

This jaw-dropping 19th-century bridge uses its reflection to form what appears to be a perfect circle.

An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years and harbors many surprises.

A collision of human error and natural geothermal pressure created this rainbow-colored geologic wonder.

A crumbling hospital from the 1850s on Roosevelt Island.

The sign at the garden gate reads: “These Plants Can Kill.”

A lovers' beach, tucked below the surface of the island, provides a safe haven for romance.

The ghost town left by the worst nuclear disaster of all time is being taken over by nature and urban explorers.

Flashy signs from Las Vegas’s past find their final resting place at this unusual graveyard.

Most-visited and most-photographed slot canyon in the American Southwest.

Bring your own cardboard to the slippery slopes of concrete hidden in a neighborhood park.

This iconic L.A. bookshop is housed in an abandoned bank—both symbolic and chic.

On the Oregon coast is a natural hole that seems to be draining the sea.

An Italian crevasse filled with abandoned buildings gives visitors a look at the world without humans.

The intricate stonework of Machu Picchu serves as a testament to Incan engineers.

An artsy hidden staircase leads to breathtaking views of San Francisco.

An emerald-green grotto just a short trip from Austin.