Places wlongson23 Wants to Go

This rural island is home to the ghost town of what used to be the world’s biggest salt mine.

The oldest natural history museum in western Canada houses more than 5,000 vintage botanical and zoological specimens.

A spring purported to have healing properties lies just outside Scotland's capital.

The strange “kaiju” of Lake Imba that allegedly killed over a dozen men with a single strike of lightning.

Enormous crabs, bioluminescent jellies, and other amazing creatures from the ocean’s depths—some of which are in an aquarium for the first time ever.

An oasis of beauty, tranquility and botanical research in the middle of Rome.

In the heart of Tirana, this underground nuclear bunker has been transformed into a museum.

This museum is dedicated to preserving Minnesota's lake culture through displays of vintage watercraft and rotating exhibits.

This small, but beautiful waterfall has attracted visits from artists, composers, and two United States presidents.

Unbeknownst to many, this fountain was erected as a tomb and still holds the remains of a Frenchman.

Installed in 1965, this whimsical slide has spawned a brood of “octopus mountains” across Japan.

A 15th-century whalebone is tucked away in an unassuming corner of this medieval church.

See more than 150 sculptures, stained glass windows, and famous works of art all rendered in marzipan.

For more than 25 years, this Philadelphia store has been offering a wide selection of Victorian oddities and antiques.

Built in 1925, this glass-roofed shopping arcade is known for its modernist Italian architecture.

Several 12th-century ruins can be found inside this historical market.

One of the oldest, tallest, and most haunted lighthouses in America.

This bee-themed family business does more with honey than anyone would think was possible.

This museum was built to share the story of Liberal's singular pancake-flipping racing tradition.

A collection of soda memorabilia that spans decades.

This grape-growing paradise is one of the oldest vineyards in North America.

A collection of memorabilia from the estate of former professional wrestler Andre the Giant.

A comprehensive collection of toy and model trains, largely from the mid-20th century.

An archway adorned with vulnerable flora and fauna.