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Dear Atlas: How Do I Pack Light for a Long Trip?

You need far less than you think.

Dear Atlas: What Are Some Non-Touristy Things to Do in Paris?

Go beyond the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre in the City of Lights.

Dear Atlas: How Do I Actually Meet Locals When I Travel?

For when you want to make a genuine connection with someone who isn’t your tour guide.

Ask Us Your Burning Travel Questions

We want you—yes you!—to send us your queries so our experts can answer them.

February 5, 2025

How Two Artists Are Painting Portland’s Future

Explore Portland, Maine through the paintings of Rachel and Ryan Adams, two visionary artists making waves in the city’s vibrant cultural landscape

natural disaster

As Hurricane Milton Approaches, Communities Repair and Prepare

In the wake of one hurricane and the looming shadow of another, millions find creative ways to face a crisis.

October 8, 2024

Podcast: Mini Golfing in Myrtle Beach

From erupting volcanoes to mystical minotaurs, it's a putting experience like no other.

Meet Myrtle Beach's Mini-Golf Master

Once a year, Mini-Golf’s finest gather under Hawaiian Rumble’s rumbling volcano to strut their stuff at the Mini-Golf Masters tournament in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

The People, Places, and Phenomena Keeping Austin Quirky

countdown to the eclipse 2024

Totality Is Nigh! Are You Ready for the April 8 Total Solar Eclipse?

Celebrate the celestial phenomenon Atlas Obscura style with wondrous stories from science, history, and pop culture.

Where to Experience the 2024 Eclipse in Arkansas

From a stunning National Park to an otherworldly ghost town, The Natural State offers unforgettable locations to witness the event of a generation.

Get Out of Town with Atlas Obscura

In a new video series, host Oneika Raymond seeks out hidden wonders just outside America’s most iconic destinations.

eclipse road trips

Get Thee to Totality With an Epic Eclipse Road Trip

Five routes, from five U.S. cities, all ending at Atlas Obscura's Ecliptic Festival in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

February 12, 2024

Embrace the Looming Shadow of Atlas Obscura's Ecliptic Festival

Learning more about the upcoming April astronomical extravaganza with organizer Megan Roberts.

January 16, 2024

year in wonder 2023

Our Favorite New Places of 2023

We added more than 2,000 places to the Atlas this year—these are 23 of our favorites.

December 29, 2023

Immerse Yourself in the Unexpected Art Scene in Downtown L.A.

From a book store in a turn-of-the-century bank, to a blue chip gallery in a converted flour mill, art is hiding around every corner in downtown Los Angeles—you just need to know where to look.

Your Guide to Downtown L.A.’s Hidden Nightlife Scene

Here are five spots where Prohibition-era secrecy meets old Hollywood glam in a thoroughly modern city.

Initial Lineup Announced for Atlas Obscura's Ecliptic Festival!

Join us for 4 days of music, science, art, and wonder in celebration of the 2024 eclipse at Valley of the Vapors!

December 13, 2023

Share Your Dream Destination and Win a Japan Adventure! (Submissions Closed)

Tell us an amazing place to travel next year, and you could win a remarkable Atlas Obscura experience.

13 Places That Are Hell on Earth

Gaze into the abyss at these terrifying portals to the netherworld.

November 9, 2023

Introducing Atlas Obscura Adventures x Intrepid Travel!

From staring into the Gates of Hell in Turkmenistan to delighting your tastebuds in Vietnam, our 2024 journey lineup is full of adventure.

September 6, 2023

Where to Wander 2024

Partners welcome—come wander with us.

September 1, 2023

Uncover More Hidden Wonders in Our New Book, 'Wild Life'

From the authors of the bestselling Atlas Obscura series, our newest addition ventures into nature's most extraordinary realms.

Summer of Wonder

Our season-long event will celebrate road trips, dark skies, wildlife encounters, and more.