Explore America’s strangest places: ghost towns, odd roadside attractions, mysterious natural wonders, abandoned sites, hidden deserts, caves, and bizarre small towns.
Nashville has always been known as Music City, USA. From its early days as a thriving Appalachian trading post to the capital of country music that it is today, Nashville has always been defined by its rich musical history and heritage. Live music venues everywhere you turn, laying claim to some previous musician who once…
If you’re a cave enthusiast who has bumped your head on a low cave ceiling one too many times, Fantastic Caverns near Springfield, Missouri is the cave tour for you. Fantastic Caverns features a tram that allows visitors to sit and gaze in wonder at various glistening cave formations without worrying about leaving the cave…
When most people think of the state of Arizona, they think of towering cactus, red rocks, and ghost towns. Arizona is also home to a few lovely waterfalls, iconic swimming pools, and hidden bodies of water. Emerald Cove is a small cove tucked away near a relatively secluded stretch of the Colorado River that features…
Much like clowns, ventriloquist dummies are simultaneously amusing and terrifying. The art of ventriloquism may evoke a hearty laugh or a shriek of terror, but Vent Haven Museum in Kentucky—the largest collection of ventriloquist dolls and memorabilia in the world—is certainly worth a visit. If you have always feared that a ventriloquist dummy will spring…
The Northeast Kingdom sounds like it should be populated by elves, a benevolent fairy queen, or perhaps a brave warrior. Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom is one of the most remote and beautiful stretches of the Northeast. The Kingdom—as the area is sometimes called by people who live in the region—features lush forests, shining lakes, quaint towns…
Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah, Georgia is one of the most ornate cemeteries in the world. Framed by trees adorned with soft tendrils of Spanish moss, Bonaventure Cemetery has a dreamy appearance that is not of this world. Founded in 1846, Bonaventure Cemetery was originally called Evergreen Cemetery. As the population of Savannah swelled, city officials…
When the words “changing leaves” come to mind, most people in the United States think of a quaint town in Connecticut or Massachusetts framed by red, gold, and orange leaves. If you love fall but are unable to take a road trip to the East Coast—never fear. There are countless off the beaten path places…
When most travelers list National Parks that they are yearning to visit, Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas generally doesn’t make the cut. Many travelers are unaware that a small, sleepy town in the Ouachita Mountains features luxurious historic bathhouses, sophisticated art galleries, and scenic mountain trails that allow visitors to run their fingers through…