Places wlongson23 Wants to Go

A storm shelter built for survivors of shipwrecks.

A Swedish university commemorates the former U.S. President’s bathroom visit with a gold plaque.

A tree so massive it claims half the road, standing at the intersection of history and folklore.

Larger-than-life cut-out murals of James Dean and Elizabeth Taylor, dedicated to their 1956 film ‘Giant.’

Rise early for Kaitlin Guerin’s coveted sweet and savory pastries.

This castle has decor from many periods of history, as well as a fairytale park.

Stock up on superb sour cherry preserves made by hand in copper kettles.

A museum dedicated to the history of the diamond trade in the Netherlands.

Hokkaido's largest music box museum, featuring music boxes that are unique in Japan and the world.

Home to secret lakes and hidden temples.

A garden in the middle of the most inhospitable continent.

This tribute to the fictional detective stands at the famous literary character's address.

A fantastical display of Croatian folklore, mythology, and myths.

A Soviet-era health spa complete with radioactive bathing and shock therapy.

The largest roller-skating rink in the world.

This larger-than-life portrait in Nevada's silver boomtown is decorated with over 3,000 silver dollars.

The house where Robert E. Lee planned the Battle of Antietam is said to be haunted by the ghost of a Civil War soldier.

Take a walk through the history of strength sports—from the early Olympic Games to modern day.

The world's first funicular powered by a steam engine.

Since 1929, this institution has been serving one of the most celebrated po’ boys in New Orleans.

An extended zoological collection that doubles as a time capsule.

This private museum is packed with 20th-century traffic and technology artifacts.

Archduke Ferdinand II's collection of rare objects is considered one of the oldest museums in the world.

Swarovski's museum/theme park is a fake diamond fantasia overlooked by a giant.