Places wlongson23 Wants to Go

Ride a mechanical corn dog at the alleged birthplace of America's favorite deep-fried wiener.

This unique landscape is the only place in the world to dig for hourglass-selenite crystals.

Hike along an abandoned railway up to a popular pilgrimage site.

This gilded emblem was once stolen by a Cookie Monster impostor, who demanded a charitable ransom for its return.

One of the best places to dig—some say on the planet—for six different types of chalcedony.

What began as a prominent Burning Man art piece is now an iconic symbol of downtown Reno.

An ancient Roman snake god, carved expertly into stone.

Referred to as "the crappiest fountain ever," this sculpture has been splashing unknowing passersby since 1969.

The San Marino-Rimini railroad was short-lived but this tunnel once provided shelter for hundreds of refugees during World War II.

The Guinness Record holder as the "tallest cinema in the world" is a building with screens in almost every one of its 12 floors

Collection of scores of race cars from the 1900s to recent lovingly maintained and displayed.

Now a secluded county park, this site was once a "health tourism" destination for wealthy Oregonians.

In 1977, an eccentric book lover formed a micronation for book lovers.

This 19th century Sioux City candy company is the home of the Twin Bing, a historic, chocolate-covered treat.

This human-made cave is one of the many snow storage chambers that supported the ice supply industry in the Sierra Mariola area.

The wreck of a World War II cargo ship has become an unintentional time capsule at the bottom of the Red Sea.

The preserved ruins of the Hōjō clan’s palatial estate, hidden in the basement of a tourist information center.

The former site of the world's largest paper mill is now a museum preserving the heritage of Canada's pulp and paper industries.

This bullfrog grew to an alleged weight of 42 pounds on a diet of whiskey, baked beans, and June bugs.

An exhibit dedicated to a physicist who dedicated his life to proving the existence of UFOs.

How did the front of a supersonic jet make its way to a display case in a Kansas City yard?

This garage is frozen in the late 1990s, full of rare and untouched cars and motorcycles.

A collection of items seized by the Indian Customs have been kept for display at the Old Customs House in Panaji.

You'll need a microscope to see some of the minuscule masterpieces in this modest museum.