Explore America’s strangest places: ghost towns, odd roadside attractions, mysterious natural wonders, abandoned sites, hidden deserts, caves, and bizarre small towns.
Located 30 miles south of Cape Cod, MA, the small island of Nantucket has become a top-desirable summer vacation destination in recent years. It can be reached only by air or sea, so it is recommended that you book your ferry or plane ticket well in advance. Luckily, the short-term rental business on this New…
The state of Oregon certainly isn’t short on natural beauty. The blue waters of Crater Lake and the thunderous cascade of Multnomah Falls attract countless visitors each year. Those who know and love Oregon will happily tell you that Smith Rock State Park is one of Oregon’s finest natural wonders. Visitors can climb Golden rock…
In the late 1800’s, fortune seekers flocked to a small mountain town just shy of the United States/Mexico border known as Bisbee, Arizona. Bisbee’s Mule Mountains were home to staggering deposits of precious metals such as gold, copper, and silver. As word of Bisbee’s natural bounty spread, the town’s population ballooned. Bisbee steadily became one…
Nestled in the heart of mountainous central California, Sequoia National Park and King’s Canyon National Park are unparalleled sanctuaries teeming with snow-capped Sierra peaks, mesmerizing marble caves, and enchanting alpine lakes. These parks are sanctuaries for the world’s largest trees, Sequoiadendrum giganteum, or as they’re popularly known, giant sequoias. Here, you’ll find the best views…
In 1947, a pilot named Kenneth Arnold claimed to have spotted a silver flying disc that was not of this world. Arnold’s alleged brush with the extraterrestrial ignited a wave of UFO sightings, including a highly publicized UFO “crash” just outside of Roswell, New Mexico. In 1947, military officials stated in a press release that…
Located east of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in Mono County, California, Bodie stands as a relic from a bygone era, a true ghost town echoing the gold-mining past. This town, frozen in time, offers a comprehensive glimpse into the rough lifestyle of the Gold Rush period, in an environment that was far from friendly….
Nestled in the Pacific Northwest, a modest town has transformed its identity into a captivating Bavarian-themed tourist hot spot. As visitors set foot into this mountain-enclosed village, they’re instantly greeted by the multifaceted architecture, wooden verandas, and the dual-toned timber framework that typifies the buildings and stores, a style distinctly reminiscent of the illustrious European…
For decades, New York has been one of the most famous and captivating cities in the whole world. It is often referred to as the city that never sleeps or the ‘Big Apple’ and is synonymous with opulence, glamour, energy and entertainment. As a result, the city attracts around 60 million visitors every year, and…
