If you have ever dreamed of standing atop an immovable stone wave, a visit to Vermillion Cliffs National Monument in Arizona is an absolute must. Vermillion Cliffs National Monument’s most famous rock formation—The Wave—isn’t a literal petrified wave, but it sure looks like one. The Wave is a giant rust-colored rock with white swirls that…
There are countless replicas and reimaginings of England’s mysterious Stonehenge—a prehistoric stone monument which historians believe was built to observe the summer solstice. One of the quirkiest and most imaginative Stonehenge recreations is Nebraska’s Carhenge, which was created by farmer Jim Reinders in the late 1980s. After spending time in England, Jim Reinders discovered that…
The abandoned Six Flags Jazzland Amusement Park in New Orleans East is one of the most haunting theme parks on Earth. Since the park was lashed by Katrina and inundated with storm surge in 2005, intrepid photographers have risked trespassing tickets and alligator attacks to document rows of rusted rides, decaying pavilions, and a giant…
Hearing the words “snake nest” when you’re planning your latest vacation is more than a little off-putting. However, architect Javier Senosiain’s colorful, modern snake-shaped apartment complex will endear you to snakes for the rest of time. Inspired by the feathered Aztec snake god Quetzalcoatl, Senosiain created an eco-conscious architectural marvel that will inspire you to…
The old timey river town of Rabbit Hash, Kentucky is proof that rural America is home to countless quirky and captivating locales. The buildings of Rabbit Hash have scarcely changed since they were constructed in the mid-1800s. Rabbit Hash is currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places because it serves as a time…
If you were a fan of the 90s sitcom Seinfeld you will instantly recognize the exterior of Tom’s Restaurant in Manhattan. When the glowing red Restaurant sign flashed on the screen—with the word “Tom’s” missing—Seinfeld viewers knew that Jerry, Kramer, Elaine, and George were discussing their latest antics over a hot cup of coffee. The…
Legendary writer Ernst Hemmingway traveled far and wide during his storied life and left his mark on many different places around the globe. Diehard Hemmingway fans will eagerly tell you that no locale is as synonymous with Ernst Hemmingway as the island of Key West. In the 1930s, Ernst Hemingway and his wife Pauline Pfeiffer…
Most casual pedestrians strolling through the San Francisco neighborhood of Bayview are unaware that there is 6-story castle tucked away behind a tall fence. In 1870, British immigrant John Hamlin Burnell was inspired to build a Norman-style castle in his adopted home of San Francisco. Burnell was able to start a brewery called Albion Porter…
