Mysterious 500-year-old tapestries depict a unicorn hunt. Don't be fooled by its humble appearance. A charming "tea atelier" hidden away in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. A deep blanket of snow often covers New England in the winter. Active volcanoes, Mount Hood among them, dominate the skyline, and the city of Portland was built atop an extinct volcano. Sign up for our newsletter and enter to win the second edition of our book. This mosaic dedicated to John Lennon was tended for years by a Beatles super-fan. More than eight million diverse individuals call New York City home, and many of them share their heritage through food. 2022 Atlas Obscura. Our advice? Rhode Island was founded on the principle of religious freedom, was the first of the Thirteen Colonies to renounce its allegiance to the British Crown, and was one of only two states not to ratify the 18th Amendment, which prohibited the manufacture and sale of alcohol. See. With its drawn curtains and the quiet of surrounding Woodside homes, you might wonder if Weekender is even open.
All rights reserved. There's lots to intrigue West Coasters, too. Lush rainforests filled with ethereal shades of green; foggy beaches that stretch on for miles; towering mountains that dominate city skylines. Read on for five woody wonders of Indiana, all rooted deeply in their communities. A restaurant on Staten Island showcases a different grandmothers cooking every night. If you do choose to venture out, please follow all guidelines, maintain social distance, and wear a mask. With its stucco exterior, rustic touches of wood, and historic art (all the paintings are more than a century old, and the framed needlepoints were done by the owner's grandmother, who bought the venue in the 1960s), this family-owned German restaurant and bar still proudly embraces the identity on which it was built in the 1930s. As the pandemic continues, we hope this virtual trip helps you explore Americas wonders. Here are eight sheltered spots to retreat from the heat, from natural formations to an immersive art exhibit that invites lingering. Take an RV and camp along the way to truly immerse yourself in this wondrous region. Head past the aisles of tropical fruit and imported candy at this bodega to discover a hidden, weekends-only taco stand. Here's a history of the Green Mountain State from the ground up.
Maybe it all started with The Wizard of Oz. Offer available only in the U.S. (including Puerto Rico). This secluded ruin was once a home for exotic plants. Or a life-size troll sculpture. Some of the restaurant's featured grandmothers. Offer available only in the U.S. (including Puerto Rico). A hidden bar inside an ad agency has a deliberately misleading name, so employees can stay late under pretext of paperwork.
As the pandemic continues, we hope this virtual trip helps you explore Americas wonders. If you do choose to venture out, please follow all guidelines, maintain social distance, and wear a mask. The worlds largest gulf, it turns out, holds some of Americas best-kept secrets. Find faded grandeur and vibrant street life in Argentina's largest city. One of only two commuter aerial tramways in the United States. Once the tallest building in the world and the site of "the highest dinner ever held in New York" this building now holds the most expensive penthouse in the city. To celebrate these daring women who struck out on their own, weve put together a cross-country road trip. As the pandemic continues, we hope this virtual trip helps you explore Americas wonders. A dizzying stretch of culinary outposts line the sidewalk beneath the 7 train, churning out quick, authentic fare from countries as far from each other as they are from New York. Dodge prohibitionists and slide through the telephone booth in Crif Dogs. Follow the teapot to Tula's trademark cookies. The terrain along the Gulf of Mexico is sometimes called the Third Coast, but for an offbeat road trip, its second to none. Today, the art has spilled onto the streets in the form of colorful murals, attractive gallery spaces, and stylish storefronts. But beyond the terrazzo stars and the occasional celebrity sighting, theres plenty left to discover. But before all that, Maine was all about one thing: trains. Like Atlas Obscura and get our latest and greatest stories in your Facebook feed. A crumbling hospital from the 1850s on Roosevelt Island.
Many of the states attractions still loom large, including a 58-foot-long blue fiberglass termite and an improbably large blue bear slumped under a lampshade. As America industrialized in the 19th century, there was an insatiable demand to build and a hunger for lumber. Mary Edwards Walker and the Queer Suffragists Who Changed History, The Archivists Who Rediscovered 700 Years of Irish History, /The Many Flavors of NYCs Five Boroughs. Here are seven places water has revealed or covered up. The oldest surviving bridge in New York City, which reopened to pedestrians in 2015. In July of 2015, Scaravella invited a Pakistani grandmother to guest star for the night, and "Nonnas of the World" was born. As the pandemic continues, we hope this virtual trip helps you explore Americas wonders. But theres adventure to be found in the frozen landscape, with its steep mountains and frozen pondsand not just for skiers and snowboarders. Youll cross Cajun swamps, drive along sparkling white sand beaches, and even spend some time in the Big Easy. All rights reserved. You'll often find thiakry,a millet grain pudding with amilky, tangy base, along with bottles of zingy hibiscus flower juice that start sweet and end incredibly sour. From hulking plains creatures comes a delicate, nutty cheese. Anchored by the Zcalo plaza and the architectural splendor of the Palacio de Bellas Artes, Mexico City's historic center rightfully draws scores of visitors from around the world. Vermont may be known for its maple syrup and homey coziness, but beneath that rustic veneer lies a solid history of mineral industry. And since youre here, why not pick up somepine cone preserves,a Georgian and Siberian specialty? If you do choose to venture out, please follow all guidelines, maintain social distance, and wear a mask. But the state has also proven fertile ground for pop culture, as well. This lower Manhattan bar is set up in an old bank vault that rests beneath a skyscraper that hides even more historic splendor. Deep underground, hiding behind surprising storefronts, and even high above crowded streets, this city is bursting with curious wonders. Every dish is blessed in this basement eatery beneath a Hare Krishna temple. Since the time of European settlement, Satan seems to have lurked around every corner of the Granite State. A New York garbage depot holds a secret collection of weird and wonderful refuse. A Pythagorean funhouse that tries, successfully, to prove that math is the coolest thing ever. A beautiful and abandoned New York subway station from 1904, complete with chandelier. Yes, we know, Hawaii is surrounded by waterthe state is a watery wonder in and of itself.
Reservations are recommended for dinner, though there is a bar that's first-come, first-served. Once upon a time, the forests of Indiana were endless. Maybe you love your cat a lotmaybe even enough to commission a little painting of your furry companion. Theres a time-tested saying about things being large in Texasand it certainly holds true for the states artworks, many of which are so huge or sprawling they could only reasonably live outdoors. Offer subject to change without notice. Across the 50,000-odd square miles that make up the state, troves of special places are becoming concealed by rising water. While theres perhaps no other city that embraces big hats, big hair and big personalities quite the way Nashville does, theres much more to Tennessees capital than meets the eye. From brewing beer using the spring water of a once-infamous bathhouse to serving historic Appalachian home-cooking hot off of diner skillets, these seven Arkansan spots savor and celebrate relics of regional heritage. With the help of Culinary Backstreets, we assembled a primer on eating and drinking your way through the district. If you do choose to venture out, please follow all guidelines, maintain social distance, and wear a mask. But last year, just a couple blocks away from the crowds, an elegant Persian eatery appeared, and it's been racking up acclaim ever since. As the pandemic continues, we hope this virtual trip helps you explore Americas wonders. The vendorstypically appear on Fridays around 4:00 p.m. If you do choose to venture out, please follow all guidelines, maintain social distance, and wear a mask. Follow us on Twitter to get the latest on the world's hidden wonders. The world's oldest hologram gallery and the labyrinthine laser laboratory of a holography pioneer. To create a feeling of homey comfort in the restaurant he opened after her death, he staffed the kitchen with Italian grandmothers. Knoxville, Tennessee, is a small city thats made a big impact on the world. If you do choose to venture out, please follow all guidelines, maintain social distance, and wear a mask. The Rockies may be bigger, but there's something specialand sometimes spookyabout the Appalachians. If you do choose to venture out, please follow all guidelines, maintain social distance, and wear a mask. 2022 Atlas Obscura. A pedestrian island in the middle of world-famous Times Square emits a strange (and purposeful) humming noise. From immigrant sanctuaries to the Survivor Tree, here are sites where New York has shown its resilience. Weekender is closed on Wednesdays. As the pandemic continues, we hope this virtual trip helps you explore Americas wonders. If the fruit isn't fresh enough, the vendor might not set up the stand that day. Native to the highlands of central Guatemala, this fiery, inch-long pepper has enhanced indigenous cuisine for thousands of years. In its infancy, L.A.s Downtown Arts District came to life behind-the-scenes, with artists mostly working in closed studios. Rewilding: Tracking Wolves in the Forests of Sweden, Iceland in Summer: Journey Through a Fabled Land, Small Wonders and Good Eats Along Spain's Orange Blossom Coast, Into the Cheese Vaults: Touring Jasper Hill Farm's Cheese Cellars, The Art of Indian Pickling w/ Chitra Agrawal, Baking Rainbow Challah Bread w/ Nomad Bakery, Define & Refine: Shaping Your Collection With Alexis Hyde, All the Small Things: Crafting a Miniature Abandoned Room With Amanda Kelly, Cartooning Folklore & Family History With Zawadi Nol, Color in Motion: Suminagashi & Ebru Marbling with Linh My Truong, Natural Dyes: Creating a Plant-Based Palette With Aaron Sanders Head. The National Park Service has closed a portion of Dead Horse Bay. Get credit for your contribution by submitting a complete place entry with photos. In the tale, the Devil uses every legal and supernatural means possible to outwit Webster, who battles to spare New Hampshire from further demonic meddling. Intrepid travelers, however, can still seek out the remnants of this artery through America and even find a few new gems along the way. But as the periods impact on the West is very real, its no surprise that the most unusual structures in Wyoming are wooden buildings that date from the frontier era or hearken back to it. See. Winner will be selected at random on 08/01/2022. See.
Is the World's Oldest Tree This Stately Cypress in Chile? An uber-secure, windowless tower of doom in the center of Manhattan is an NSA spyscraper. As the pandemic continues, we hope this virtual trip helps you explore Americas wonders. As the pandemic continues, we hope this virtual trip helps you explore Americas wonders. A beautiful and abandoned New York subway station from 1904, complete with chandelier. But take a moment to look past the kitsch, and youll discover a place where artistic ingenuity thrives more than a century after Abbot Kinney endeavored to bring a grandiose version of Venice to America. But after the Interstate Highway System replaced many portions of the Mother Road, most of its associated attractions faded away. If youre looking to plot a trek across Los Angeles pavement and beaches, zero in on Venice with a run that oscillates between fast-and-furious and slow-and-curious. A DIY art gallery/music venue/lecture hall dedicated to video game culture. The style, which originated around Berlin, hearkens back to a time when northern German brewers didn't follow the country's strict beer purity laws and made sour wheat ales that more closely resembled those of Belgium. Jackson Heights pulses with the sounds, colors, and scents of Tibet, Thailand, Colombia, Mexico, and India. Through a door that proclaims "Refugees Welcome,"beneath a giant flag that hangs from the purple wall declaring No Deportaciones,this restaurant boasts an impressive array of moles, ranging from green to black to a seven-pepper variety. But the curious explorer can still find literal and figurative traces of the 70s. New York has been described as a playground for the rich and powerful, but the state's history is full of ordinary people who have overcome extraordinary struggles. One of New York's best collections of pinball is hidden in a secret bar in the back of this laundromat. If you do choose to venture out, please follow all guidelines, maintain social distance, and wear a mask. Mary Edwards Walker and the Queer Suffragists Who Changed History, The Archivists Who Rediscovered 700 Years of Irish History, Grand Central Terminal Whispering Gallery, Keith Haring's 'Once Upon a Time' Bathroom Mural. Follow along on our 2,200-mile adventure with NPR's 'All Things Considered.'. 2022 Atlas Obscura. Like Atlas Obscura and get our latest and greatest stories in your Facebook feed. But where can you find hamburger recipes caught in the early 20th-century, cooked in steamers or served on toast with absolutely no ketchup allowed? But for those who still do want to raise a little hell, New Hampshire has plenty of spots for devil-dealing. Is the World's Oldest Tree This Stately Cypress in Chile? Rewilding: Tracking Wolves in the Forests of Sweden, Iceland in Summer: Journey Through a Fabled Land, Small Wonders and Good Eats Along Spain's Orange Blossom Coast, Into the Cheese Vaults: Touring Jasper Hill Farm's Cheese Cellars, The Art of Indian Pickling w/ Chitra Agrawal, Baking Rainbow Challah Bread w/ Nomad Bakery, Define & Refine: Shaping Your Collection With Alexis Hyde, All the Small Things: Crafting a Miniature Abandoned Room With Amanda Kelly, Cartooning Folklore & Family History With Zawadi Nol, Color in Motion: Suminagashi & Ebru Marbling with Linh My Truong, Natural Dyes: Creating a Plant-Based Palette With Aaron Sanders Head. Over tens of thousands of years, these geological hotspots have left many holes in their wakes, including deep craters, narrow canyons, and subterranean lava tubes.
For all of the images of Hollywood glamour, beach living, and beautiful people, Southern California has a lot of peculiarities that dont get nearly as much attention. We've even added a couple cool places (220 feet underground or a mile above sea level) to dream about spending the night. Since 2012, weTom Loftus and Robin Schwartzmanhave been documenting the world of mini golf on our website A Couple of Putts. Including Wyckoff Street Mosaic, La Maison Picassiette, and House of Mirrors. It doesn't really matter, as long as you collect or create so many of them that your collection becomes a roadside attraction and a cherished local landmark. (That's Prince and Dylan to us mere mortals.) Slyly buy a shake in the Parker Meridien lobby. From springy mosses to towering Douglas firs, rocky outcrops, and glacial deposits, its easy to see how the landscape helped set the tone for stories like David Lynchs trippy TV series Twin Peaks and the teen vampire romance that is Twilight. Over the past month, Atlas Obscura has been exploring the stories of women who changed the world, from wildlife biologists and mountain climbers to Civil War spies and tattoo artists. Get credit for your contribution by submitting a complete place entry with photos.