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Welcome to Atlas Obscura's 50 States of Wonder

Curiosity from coast to coast.
Jessica Leigh Hester July 2, 2020
art

How an Agoraphobic Traveler Wanders the Earth

When anxiety set boundaries on her life, this adventurer found solace and excitement in Google Street View.
Jessica Leigh Hester June 19, 2020
food

These 7 Local Food Boxes Offer a Taste of Travel

Get New Orleans pralines, Jersey Shore sea salt, and other iconic treats delivered to your door.
Laura Kiniry June 11, 2020
natural wonders

Share the World’s Wonders With Atlas Obscura Zoom Backgrounds

Calling into work from the Gates of Hell has never been easier.
Isaac Schultz May 26, 2020
crime

Around the World in Things You Can't Do to Flags

You might be able to tell where you are by what happens if you set one ablaze.
Dan Nosowitz May 25, 2020
television

Travel the World With 11 of Our Favorite Far-Flung TV Shows

Atlas Obscura staff recommend immersive and inspiring international series that you can stream now.
Atlas Obscura May 8, 2020
exploration

What Atlas Obscura Membership Means

We wouldn’t exist without curious explorers like you.
Dylan Thuras and Josh Foer May 7, 2020
science

The Great Antarctic Escape

How Spanish scientists and soldiers made an epic journey home as the world locked down around them.
Robin George Andrews April 29, 2020
Video • Wonder From Home

See the World Through Its Windows

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public works

The Surreal Sight of Disinfecting Historic Sites

Unsung workers around the world on the front lines of the pandemic fight.
Winnie Lee April 9, 2020
Hakone, Japan

Hakone Checkpoint

A recreation of the historical checkpoint that once served as the gateway to Tokyo.
libraries

Let Your Mind Wander With These Gloriously Detailed Maps

Satisfy your urge to roam and while away some time with these picks from cartographic collectors, curators, and scholars.
Jessica Leigh Hester March 31, 2020
books

The Republic of Venice Died in 1797. Now You Can Visit It.

Meet Giovanni Vale, your travel guide to countries that no longer exist.
Isaac Schultz March 10, 2020
national parks

An Illustrated Guide to Mean Things People Say About National Parks

Do you really want to spend your vacation at the "very, very large hole" that is the Grand Canyon?
Jessica Leigh Hester March 6, 2020
Rotterdam, Netherlands

Hotel New York

This hotel was once home to a steamliner company and became the final rest stop for Europeans heading to the New World.
science

What Is the Hardest Language in the World to Lipread?

There's a whole lot we don't know about vision and speech perception.
Dan Nosowitz February 18, 2020
holidays

Looking for Inspiration to Explore the World in 2020?

Atlas Obscura staff highlighted their must-sees for the coming year (and we'd love to see your lists, too).
Samir S. Patel January 3, 2020
holidays

As the Year Winds Down, Let Us Help You Dream About Your Next Adventure

Through the new year, Atlas Obscura will highlight our staff’s favorite places of the moment.
Samir S. Patel December 20, 2019