Places TopherRocks Wants to Go

A fire station-turned-church-turned-museum dedicated to the work of seminal light artist Dan Flavin.

The second-largest (of only two in the world) large particle collider is the underdog of experimental physics.

A formerly abandoned mental institute, now back in business.

Volunteer-run library dedicated to exploring five decades of activism history.

Neon signs that grace the windows of Bergdorf Goodman's and Tiffany & Co. come from this studio in Brooklyn.

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

A former poultry store that looks like a giant duck and is one of the "seven wonders" of Long Island.

Superfans of The Shawshank Redemption can take a driving tour of most of the films real locations.

Prison made famous by The Shawshank Redemption has been out of commission since 1990.

This giant satellite antenna services the transmission needs of government agencies and cable programmers.

Where the embers of the Big Bang were first detected.

This empty Victorian manse on Staten Island is said to be haunted but is actually a real life crime scene.

A giant light 13 feet high shines near Thomas Edison's old Menlo Park lab.

Seven people are buried in the middle of what's now a movie theater parking lot.

These whimsical works of art tell the story of the city's past and present.

From bench to vandalism to art, this silly prank seat was funny enough to become permanent.

The massive machine creates cracking displays of indoor lightning.

Mrs. Mallard and her brood are a beloved fixture in Boston Public Garden.

The site of one of the strangest disasters in history—a wave of deadly molasses traveling at 35 mph.

One of the oldest used bookstores in the U.S. has been selling antiquarian treasures since 1825.

This upscale streetwear store is hidden behind a fake Snapple machine in the back of a deli.

The abandoned coal loading dock is a canvas for unsanctioned art.

Enjoy a slice while browsing the world's largest collection of pizza memorabilia.

Ant sculptures march up the side of what used to be an iconic spot in punk rock lore.