Places Willymjr Wants to Go

This lonesome Monterey cypress has survived centuries of wind, salt, and at least one attempt at arson.

Kwanu'sila the Thunderbird has been silently watching over Chicago for more than 100 years (kind of).

A journey to a hand-crafted island involves a trip across this lattice bridge.

"Gnome Chomsky" was once the largest gnome in the world, but is now simply tall for his kind.

The abandoned ruins of America's first private zoo are open for exploration in the Catskills.

The feral felines of Roosevelt Island have a small army of allies and an abandoned hospital all to themselves.

One of only two commuter aerial tramways in the United States.

An art installation that will challenge your understanding of reality and perception.

Long the exclusive domain of birds and vagabonds, this little-known Central Park peninsula is open to the public once more.

This abandoned subway station can still be seen on regular commuter trips.

Built as a gift to the hottest tastemaker of the time, these hidden quarters remain an Art Deco showpiece.

This ruined fort hidden at the top of Central Park can't seem to keep from losing its historical plaques.

This lovely hilltop tower was specifically built to withstand 100 MPH winds.

Journey through various trails to discover a land before time along the Chazy Fossil Reef.

A small chapel celebrating the spiritual bond between dogs and humans.

This unusual building straddles two countries.

The summer home and later final residence of acclaimed American sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens.

Cliffs that hold fossils, including the earliest known reptile, dating back more than 300 million years.

World's largest herd of white deer populate a former U.S. Army depot.

The first "applecore" style lighthouse in Nova Scotia.

Historic seaside park featuring explorable, abandoned military structures.

Unicorns, elephants, and bears, oh my!

This Art Deco service station has been providing tune-ups and turning heads for close to a century.

An abandoned stretch of highway, deteriorating next to the operational one.