New Orleans, Louisiana
The Singing Oak
This New Orleans tree is filled with hidden chimes that produce a carefully tuned melody.
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Places I've been
Places this traveler has marked as been there.
New Orleans, Louisiana
The New Orleans Train Garden
Tiny historical streetcars wind through a small scale version of Crescent City in this whimsical train garden.
New Orleans, Louisiana
The Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden
This free sculpture garden is home to over 90 artworks and installations from artists around the world.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Tulane’s Mardi Gras Bead Tree
After the parade, students throw their beads on the tree hoping for good luck on exams.
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New Orleans, Louisiana
Old Egyptian Courthouse
This strange example of the Egyptian Revival architecture trend now holds Mardi Gras floats.
Beaufort, South Carolina
Haint Blue Porch Ceilings
The Lowcountry color with the power to stop evil from entering a home.
Maggie Valley, North Carolina
Dale’s Wheels Through Time
A museum celebrating rare American motorcycles where everything runs—and none of it quietly.
Waycross, Georgia
Walt Kelly Studio
The Okefenokee Swamp houses this "incredibobble" tribute to the creator of America’s favorite cartoon possum.
Blackville, South Carolina
God's Acre Healing Springs
This natural spring not only claims to heal the wounded but it has also been willed to God.
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Elberton, Georgia
Georgia Guidestones
A mysterious monument meant to be a guide into "an Age of Reason" was destroyed after an apparent bombing.
Tennille, Georgia
Pig Monument
An odd and heartwarming stone marker enshrines the moment a community saved a farmer's pig that fell in a well.
Robins Air Force Base, Georgia
Museum of Aviation
A fascinating aviation museum where you can chat with the veterans who once flew the aircraft on display.
Perry, Georgia
Fake D.C. Metro Station
Military and first responders can test their skills in a Foggy Bottom mock station down in Georgia.
Hawkinsville, Georgia
The Eerie Earthworms of Hawkinsville, Georgia
Beneath the surface, something slithers. And if you find it, prepare to be slimed and glowing.
Statesboro, Georgia
U.S. National Tick Collection
The world's largest collection of ticks.
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Mexico City, Mexico
Mexican Calendars Exhibition at the Soumaya Museum
This collection of promotional calendars preserves a staple of mid-century Mexican pop art.
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Puebla, Mexico
Museum of Miniatures
Hidden inside a hotel is a museum of miniature models depicting the traditions and history of Mexico.
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Washington, D.C.
Capital Pool Checkers
The former home of elite checkers battles of the Capital Pool Checkers Club.
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New York, New York
Maxilla & Mandible
A Natural History and Science Emporium.
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia's Moon Tree
A clone-tree in Washington Square Park sprung from seeds that went to the Moon and back.
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New York, New York
Oldest Manhole Cover
Walk over a 150 year old manhole.
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Harry's Occult Shop
Century-old shop, specializing in Occult products.
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London, England
Davenports Magic Shop
The world's oldest family-run magic shop is hidden beneath a bustling London thoroughfare.
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Columbia, South Carolina
Busted Plug Plaza
The world's largest fire hydrant is supposedly tornado-proof.
