Places ladypalutena Wants to Go

Once one of the largest producers of pig iron in the world.

This rare basilica nestled right in downtown Asheville is an architectural marvel, inside and out.

Who needs fancy modern water slides when this giant North Carolina rock works just as well?

The highest point in North Carolina and the United States east of the Mississippi River, Mount Mitchell is named after argumentative explorer Elisha Mitchell.

The U.S. Supreme Court's secret Cold War relocation facility in the mountains of North Carolina.

The enormous 250-room Vanderbilt mansion conceals hidden doors and secret passageways.

The original toys that inspired the beloved children's stories are on display at the New York Public Library.

The mysterious, fantastical woodland inspiration for "The Lord of the Rings."

Founded by the famed children's book artist, this museum spreads an appreciation of the arts through picture books.

The final resting place to 300 Victorian-era pets hides inside the city park.

Cat art as far as the eye can see.

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

For two weeks every June, fireflies in the Smoky Mountains perform an astonishing light show.

The most decorated dog of World War I is preserved in the Smithsonian.

This abandoned coliseum was intended to be a grand Nazi rallying ground before it was halted at the end of the war.

A dilapidated dock tells the story of Titanic’s missed arrival.

You have to love a museum with a truly dedicated focus. A focus on Superman, for example.

This Dresden church was purposely rebuilt Protestant after being demolished in World War II.

A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.

A beautiful 62-acre Catholic shrine and botanical garden.

The mysterious wonder of an underground waterfall is illuminated by multicolored lights.

The world's smallest park was dedicated in 1948 as the only colony for leprechauns west of Ireland.

A 1,215-foot tunnel transports pedestrians beneath the River Thames.

The final resting place of the great navigator, or maybe his brother.