Explore America’s strangest places: ghost towns, odd roadside attractions, mysterious natural wonders, abandoned sites, hidden deserts, caves, and bizarre small towns.
In the 1800s, New Orleans, Louisiana was home to a revered Voodoo priestess named Marie Laveau who used herbs, charms, and magic rituals to heal the sick, sway the courts during high stakes legal battles, and help heartbroken clients rekindle old flames or attract new love. Voodoo is a Caribbean religion that fuses African spiritualism…
Bask in the awe-inspiring natural beauty of Hawaii, where verdant landscapes, cascading waterfalls, and turquoise waters create a mesmerizing tapestry of paradise. With its breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture, Hawaii is a quintessential destination for travelers seeking a harmonious blend of relaxation and adventure. Amidst this paradise in Hawaii, all inclusive resorts emerge as beacons…
Ever wished to travel to a place teeming with life yet somewhere not too far from the cozy suburbs? Florida’s Indian River Lagoon might just be the spot you’re looking for! This estuary system stretches along 40% of Florida’s east coast and is home to various flora and fauna you can witness for yourself. (1)…
In the mid-1800s, a young surveyor in what we now know as Colorado Springs named Rufus Cable stated that an array of whimsical red rock formations that he had stumbled upon while in the line of duty were so stately and beautiful that they looked like a meeting place for the gods. Thus, one of…
Craving for a unique trip in the U.S.? Then, pack your bags for New England! This region encompasses six states—Vermont, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Maine, and Connecticut. It has an estimated population of 14.2 million as of 2022, but there are many hidden gems here you can enjoy, minus the crowds. (1) If you’re…
In 1948, enterprising shoe salesman Mahlon Haines decided that the best way to increase sales at his ever-expanding collection of shoe stores was to build a giant shoe-shaped house in York, Pennsylvania that would pique the interest of passing motorists. Haines reportedly requested that an architect build a house that looked like a work boot…
Neon lights bring to mind the glitz and glamour of show business, seedy late nights on the Las Vegas Strip, and retro businesses doing their best to get customers through the door. In 1981, a collection of artists decided that the neon lights of the world were an underappreciated art form that deserved their own…
If you fly in an airplane over Winslow, Arizona and look out the window, you will spot a single large moon-like crater in the desert. The crater was caused by a sizable meteorite that smashed into planet Earth approximately 50,000 years ago—when mammoths and mastodons were as plentiful as coyotes and deer. Arizona’s arid climate…
