Explore America’s strangest places: ghost towns, odd roadside attractions, mysterious natural wonders, abandoned sites, hidden deserts, caves, and bizarre small towns.
These days, there is an Airbnb in every corner of the world, including a gorgeous stretch of the Navajo Nation in the Arizona desert. For $150 a night, travelers can stay in an authentic Navajo hogan—which is a small dwelling fashioned out of earth. This petit hogan is fairly rustic, with two small beds, and…
If you love vintage seaside attractions, Goofy Golf in Panama City, Florida should top your list of places that you must visit. Goofy Golf was designed and constructed by a quirky artist named Lee Koplin in the 1950s. Lee Koplin strived to create a miniature golf course populated by magical creatures that would transport visitors…
Atlanta, GA is one of the most influential cities and the center of entertainment in the South. Its amazing culinary scene, festive nightlife, and diverse and thriving cultural scene are just some of the reasons to visit this vibrant city. It offers a myriad of tourist attractions, from the arts to sports, including historic sites,…
Unfortunately, Native American history in the United States is often eclipsed by European history and culture. Thankfully—for those who care to look—every corner of the United States features landscapes that were cultivated by Native Americans, monuments to Native American civilizations, and traces of robust ancient Native American culture. If you’re curious about the first human…
If you’re driving around Niles, Illinois, and you see a likeness of Italy’s most famous leaning tower in the distance—your eyes are not deceiving you. In 1931, successful businessman Robert Ilg proposed that a replica of Italy’s most celebrated tower was an artful way to store water for a series of sizable pools. Robert Ilg…
When most people think of the state of Nevada they envision glitzy casinos, posh restaurants, and trendy nightclubs. Outside of Las Vegas, Nevada is a geological wonderland which features some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the West. Great Basin National Park features ancient trees, pristine mountain lakes, and one of America’s most stunning cave…
Roughly 100 years ago, Picher, Oklahoma was a booming mining town. Residents took great pride in the town’s multiple thriving zinc and lead extraction sites. Picher’s seemingly endless supply of lead was used to fashion ammunition for soldiers fighting in World War I and World War II. As lead extraction expanded, so did poisonous piles…
Despite the galactic name, the Mars Cheese Castle is located on planet Earth. In 1947, Mario Ventura—otherwise known as Mars—opened a small gas station which sold some of Wisconsin’s most delicious cheeses. Over the decades, Ventura and family cultivated a cheese business that was so robust, only a giant custom castle on Frontage Road in…