Places thedaddyofboom Wants to Go

One of the most enjoyable bits of history at Coney Island and “the most romantic ride in the world.”

This former Norwegian sailor's church is slowly being taken over by ramshackle robot musicians.

Just your average Marie Antoinette–themed speakeasy in an abandoned 19th-century subway tunnel.

One of New York's best collections of pinball is hidden in a secret bar in the back of this laundromat.

The one-stop shop for all of your superhero (or evil arch-nemesis) needs.

These aggressively sustainable art homes look like something out of 1970's science fiction.

The land is full of geologic eye candy, such as otherworldly spires, mushroom-shaped hoodoos, and prehistoric fossils.

If drivers cross the rumble strip on this stretch of Route 66 at just the right speed it plays "America the Beautiful."

Instead of fruit, the branches of this tree are brimming with hopes and dreams.

One of the best examples of Art Deco architecture in the United States.

An acoustic anomaly with a mysterious cause sits in the heart of Tulsa.

Take in a rare, face-to-face glimpse of Lady Liberty at this tucked away Red Hook park.

The largest earthwork effigy in the world.

This historic building provides a powerful glimpse into the lives of Japanese Americans forced to relocate during World War II.

In the absence of a Chinese-language newspaper, for years the community posted daily updates on this simple bulletin board.

Couple's personal collection of pinball machines turned public pinball museum.

The four tall pillars once marked the entrance of the historic Seattle church that fought for women's suffrage and civil rights.

This grand old 80-foot sequoia towers above the buildings in the city’s retail center.

In this subterranean brick arcade, a small shop continues the ancient practice of bookbinding.

A unique attraction and museum dedicated to exploring iconic roadside structures.

Drink among marionettes at this pub inside a historic puppet theater.

Brussels' favorite peeing boy has a sister.

A fantastical 13th-century fortification sandwiched by a modern hotel in central Brussels.

This modern arts center is built around a gem of late-Baroque architecture.