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travel

The Wanderlist: Atlas Obscura’s Best Places to Travel in 2024

Find wonder wherever you wander.
January 18, 2024
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burger

Around the World in 10 Sandwiches

A food everyone loves is also a dish almost every culture has made their own.
January 18, 2024
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buildings

10 Mind-Blowing Structures You Have to See for Yourself

Set your sights on the world’s most fascinating human-made wonders.
January 18, 2024
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10 Roadside Attractions Worth a Road Trip

These places offer way more than a pit stop.
January 18, 2024
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bigfoot

10 Places to Visit If You Want to Believe in Bigfoot

Even if you’re not convinced cryptids exist, these spots will offer a fascinating look into the minds of those who are.
January 18, 2024
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pasta

10 Dishes Worth Booking a Trip Around

See the world through your stomach.
January 18, 2024
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dunes

10 Natural Wonders That Will Make You Think You're on Another Planet

Red lakes, glowing caves, and towering pinnacles—all right here on Earth.
January 18, 2024
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pet cemeteries

10 Cemeteries to See Before (or After) You Die

Ponder the thin veil between worlds at these beautiful, spooky, and surprising graveyards.
January 18, 2024
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landmarks

Where Beauty Meets History in Downtown L.A.

Throughout Hotel Indigo, you’ll catch glimpses of L.A. history’s impact and inspiration. Set out to see history in action at a grand old movie palace, a flower market bursting with color, and a historic railway that puts the fun in funicular.
Sponsored by Hotel Indigo
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Atlas Obscura’s Beautifully Bizarre 2023 Wishlist

A series of gift guides for the inquisitive individuals in your life.
December 14, 2023
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Explore the Strange Roots of Holiday Traditions with Atlas Obscura

From bizarre Christmas trees to monstrous festivities, we’re celebrating December by asking a lot of questions.
December 12, 2023
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wishlist

Atlas Obscura's Weird and Wonderful 2022 Wishlist

A series of gift guides for the curiosity-seekers in your life.
December 5, 2022
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letters

Thoughtful, Surprising Last-Minute Gifts

A gift guide from the Atlas Obscura team.
December 2, 2022
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music box

Quirky Gifts for the Crafty DIYer

A gift guide from the Atlas Obscura team.
December 1, 2022
Gastro Obscura
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wishlist

Delicious Gifts for the Food-Obsessed

A gift guide from the Atlas Obscura team.
November 30, 2022
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steampunk

Unique Gifts for the Home

A giving guide from the Atlas Obscura team.
November 29, 2022
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perfume

Unusual Gifts for Book Lovers

A giving guide from the Atlas Obscura team.
November 28, 2022
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Atlas Obscura Celebrates Halloween With Frightfully Good Fun

This October, we're harvesting a whole lotta scares and spooky tales.
October 17, 2022
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travel

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.
May 8, 2020
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obscura academy

Easy Ways for Teachers and Parents to Use Atlas Obscura at Home

"What 8th grader doesn’t want to look at the weird stuff?"
April 20, 2020
Gastro Obscura
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A Secret Supper Club's Marvelous Musical Meal

The members-only Spring Street Social Society branches out into interactive theater.
From Per La Mente
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Win a Trip to the Land of Fire and Ice

Iceland Naturally is sending one winner on the trip of a lifetime to Iceland.
Sponsored by Iceland Naturally
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A World-Class Violinist Brings a Venetian Gala to Albion Castle

Adriana Molello shares how her eccentric background informs her work.
From Per La Mente
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Win a Trip to Your Ancestors’ Homelands

23andMe wants to send you on a journey based on your DNA test results.
Sponsored by 23andMe