Explore America’s strangest places: ghost towns, odd roadside attractions, mysterious natural wonders, abandoned sites, hidden deserts, caves, and bizarre small towns.
From the 1800s until 1920, Granville, Tennessee—which is located approximately one hour east of Nashville—was a thriving riverboat town. After riverboat travel declined, Granville transformed into a vibrant farm town. In the 1970s, much of Granville’s farmland receded into the Cumberland River and Granville steadily became a ghost town that risked fading into oblivion. In…
After Crowley Lake was first created in Mono County, California in 1941 due to the construction of the Long Valley Dam, onlookers noticed some striking rock formations along the eastern shore that looked like spindly columns. At first glance, casual observers wondered if they had stumbled upon an ancient temple that had been lost in…
Life often feels like it’s stuck on fast-forward. Between work, school, and daily responsibilities, finding time to unwind can seem impossible. That’s why taking a break is so important, and there’s no better place to hit pause than Pigeon Forge. With its promise of providing outdoor fun, peaceful spaces, and unique attractions, this mountain town…
You’ve just landed in the Emerald City and realized there’s no yellow brick road or flying monkeys in sight. Or maybe you’ve been here a few times already, checked off all the traditional tourist spots, and are ready for something a little more… out of the ordinary. Luckily, some of Seattle’s landmarks are just as…
The jagged tiers and thundering waters of Kaaterskill Falls have inspired poets and painters since European settlers first began taking notice of the waterfall in the 1800s. Writer Washington Irving created one of the first tourist booms in the United States after he vividly described Kaaterskill Falls in his story Rip Van Winkle. Rip Van…
The vibrant red rocks and sweeping vistas of Bryce Canyon are without a doubt some of the most gorgeous scenery not only in the United States but the entire world. Visitors are literally awestruck when they view stately towers of red rocks at Inspiration Point. Many nature lovers consider Bryce Canyon to be the most…
In 1945, Hollywood set designer Mel Melvin was tasked with creating a fantastical bar at San Francisco’s Fairmont Hotel that would make patrons feel as though they were drinking and dining on the set of a movie. Mel Melvin fashioned the Terrace Plunge—which was a room that contained a swimming pool that was installed in…
A historic battleship isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when most people think of Christmas, but the USS Wisconsin in Norfolk, Virginia, hosts an annual event known as Nauticus’ Winterfest on the Wisconsin that transforms a decommissioned battleship into a hub of holiday cheer. Initially constructed in 1941, the USS Wisconsin saw numerous…
