Places tommimeckley2 Wants to Go

Unknown to many, this sparkling turquoise lake hides amid Oregon's snowcapped mountains.

The eerie remnants of an ancient forest were hidden under the sand for centuries.

This Portland Art gallery doubles as a studio that supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Entering this curiosity shop is like stepping into a mad scientist's lab.

This little slice of the Netherlands in the Pacific Northwest blooms in a rainbow of color each spring.

This small, rural pioneer cemetery is full of interesting grave markers.

This natural marble cave is one of only five national monuments in Oregon.

The trunks of 3,000 year-old trees lurk beneath the surface of this crystal clear lake in Oregon.

Stepping inside this coffee shop is a journey through time.

A sprawling cave network created by a lone lava tube.

This solo operation offers the world's only whey wines in flavors such as chocolate-orange.

The only house in Oregon designed by the famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright.

At the base of Steens Mountain resides an otherworldly desert.

Journey through a bit of nostalgia inside this classic record and video store.

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

Nestled between a college and a golf course, the garden is home to more than 2,500 rhododendrons.

The world's last remaining store of its kind.

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

This cemetery is home to numerous granite headstones that are works of art unto themselves.

The secluded beach getaway from Wes Anderson's dreamy summer romance.

A reliquary of pop culture marvels, including the world's largest (and most terrifying) Jack-in-the-Box.

A lone tower rises above the cliffs in a city park, offering fantastic views of the Connecticut landscape.

A castle inspired by medieval architecture is hidden in the woods of Connecticut.

An abandoned 146-acre summer resort slowly being reclaimed by nature.