Atlas Obscura Lists

Aquatic gardens, curious critters, and bike paths abound.

Including National Public Radio's Honey Bee Hives , Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe, National Bonsai Museum, and Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

Hiding among glens, gardens, and tiny magical doors, you just might find a mysterious little creature.

Including Fairy Rock, Dunino Den, Bichacue Yath Arte & Naturaleza, and Kymlingestenen

Listen up and explore these acoustic anomalies, “musical houses,” and government-recognized soundscapes.

Including Greatstone Sound Mirrors, Sagano Bamboo Forest, Bench of Whispers, and Audium Theatre of Sound-Sculptured Space

Cold plunge, burn, or dance your way into a new year.

Including Key West High Heel Shoe Drop, The Loony Dook, The Burning of the Clavie, and Icehotel

From Santa’s workshop to the land of candy-cane stripes, these locales will put you in the Christmas spirit.

Including Tumbleweed Christmas Tree, Bonfires on the Levee for Papa Noel, Chippewa Falls Christmas Village, and A Christmas Story House and Museum

For avid climbers, hikers, and bikers looking for the roads less traveled.

Including Cave of Splendor, Nemocón Salt Mine, Cathedral of Salt , and Bichacue Yath Arte & Naturaleza

Handy Guides to the World’s Most Curious Places