Current visitor status (checked October 16, 2026): The tour details below describe the attraction before it closed after March 2025 flood damage. The Oregon Vortex remains closed to visitors. It is private property; do not approach or enter. Check with the operator for a confirmed reopening before planning a visit. Itβs not surprising that a…
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…
If you’re a germophobe, it is best to steer clear of the Gum Wall near Seattle’s Pike Place Market. Each day, countless visitors press pennies into discarded wads of gum and affix them to a historic wall. The wall of gum has created a colorful tableau that adds a welcome splash of color to Seattle’s…
Hidden in the middle of Nantes, France, lies a world of fantasy-the Machines of the Isle of Nantes-where art meets engineering. This is a unique tourist attraction that has transformed the old shipyards of this city into a home for mechanical creatures and surreal installations that capture the imagination of many visitors across the globe….
In the late 1970s, Alexander George Thynnβotherwise known as the 7th Marquess of Bathβdecided that his familial home of Longleat needed a sprawling hedge maze where visitors could wander for hours. The 7th Marquess of Bath was known for his eccentric style of dress, numerous mistresses, whom he referred to as ‘wifelets,’ and racy murals…
For centuries, a long, skinny dragonβknown as the Ly Dynasty dragonβhas served as a symbol of prosperity and good fortune in Vietnamese culture. City officials in the bustling Vietnamese city of Da Nang decided that the best way to honor the Liberation of Da Nangβwhich was an important turning point in the Vietnam Warβwas to…
House on the Rock may be a popular destination for residents of the Midwest in search of an interesting day trip, but the Spring Green, Wisconsin estate is largely unknown to the rest of the world. House on the Rock is an eccentric compound that started out as the dream home of Alex Jordan. Jordan…
When most people think of Dubai, they envision camels, sand dunes, and palm trees. The vast majority of people are unaware that arid Dubai is home to one of the largest flower gardens on Earth. The Dubai Miracle Garden β which has been in operation since Valentine’s Day of 2013 β features over 150 million…