Explore America’s strangest places: ghost towns, odd roadside attractions, mysterious natural wonders, abandoned sites, hidden deserts, caves, and bizarre small towns.
Located in the third most visited park in the United States, the 1,000+ acre Golden Gate Park, the Japanese Tea Garden of San Francisco has provided visitors with a glimpse into the beauty and harmony of a Japanese garden since its debut as a “Japanese Village” exhibit during the 1894 California Midwinter International Exposition. Japanese…
The lush verdant Hawaiian island of Maui is one of the world’s most popular and sought-after travel destinations. Travelers from all over the world visit each year. According to Spectrum News, almost 2.3 Million visitors set foot on the valley isle in 2021. With restrictions relating to the pandemic easing up, more visitors will be…
The year 2022 is coming to a close. And what better way to commemorate your success and achievements throughout the year than to take a trip with your loved ones? However, with so many lovely places to select from, it might be challenging to decide which is perfect for your trip. That’s why you must…
Kansas, the Sunflower State, is an underappreciated travel destination. From vast, wide-open prairies to vibrant cities, Kansas offers visitors a bevy of diverse attractions to check out. With historical sights highlighting the state’s essential and bloody place in American history, delectable, mouth-watering Barbeque joints, and warm and friendly people, Kansas epitomizes Americana in the country’s…
Located an hour north of Tampa Bay along Florida’s West Coast, Weeki Wachee Springs State Park has been entertaining visitors since 1947. The sprawling 538-acre park is home to the country’s deepest freshwater cave system that contains approximately 6,700 feet of underwater caves. More than 117 million gallons of fresh, clear, 74-degree water bubbles out…
The Northern Alabama foothills might not seem like an obvious spot for a Western-themed cowboy bar, but then again, everything about the Rattlesnake Saloon in Tuscumbia defies expectations. Visitors to this outpost in the Appalachian foothills enjoy beer and wine, as well as delicious burgers and sandwiches with Western-themed names like “The Buckaroo” and “Giddy…
Most people in the United States associate ghost towns with the gold rush which swept the western half of the country in the 1800s. Even though extreme heat, humidity, and abundant vegetation degrade abandoned structures at a steady pace, the South is still home to some compelling ghost towns. The story of Cahaba, Alabama—which briefly…
Mississippi is one of the more modest states, but its jaw-dropping landscapes and an overall laidback lifestyle make up for it. Not to mention that it has acres of forestland where you can roam around free. Plus, the food is delicious! Located in the south of the US, Mississippi is one of the most rural…