A testament to the rough ways of frontier living in the wild west, Boot Hill Cemetery in Tombstone, Arizona is the final resting place of more than 300 occupants, around 50 of which are unknown graves. The name Boot Hill christens the area because the majority of the graves belong to men who perished “with …
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Ye Olde Curiosity Shop – Seattle, Washington
A staple of Seattle tourism, Ye Olde Curiosity Shop, while narrow and somewhat cluttered, never skimps on pleasure and revulsion. Upon entering, you’ll be greeted by Sylvia and Sylvester. Don’t worry – they are kept behind glass for a reason. The couple are actual American mummies! In fact, they are perhaps the main reason so …
Hatfield Cemetery – Sarah Ann, West Virginia
Visits to cemeteries are often considered unusual destinations for tourists; however, Hatfield Cemetery (of the legendary Hatfield’s and McCoy’s lore) is one that many consider a destination worth exploring. If you don’t mind a long drive out to Sarah Ann and a usually muddy trek by foot, the Hatfield Cemetery is worth a visit. There …
Lost World Caverns – Lewisburg, West Virginia
Over the years, Lost World Caverns has had its share of time of the spotlight. For instance, back in 1992, a tabloid claimed that these caverns were home to “Bat Boy”: a human child who had been raised in total darkness – by bats. And of course, Weekly World News had photos! It was a …
Museum of the Odd – Lawrence, Kansas
Randy Walker, the owner of Museum of the Odd and a resident of Lawrence, enjoys collecting rare and obscure items. At the tender age of 5, Walker’s family relocated to England. His family spent two years there while his father worked on his post-graduate degree. The family made the most of their time, visiting castles, …
Winchester Mystery House – San Jose, California
At one time, this home was the largest private residence in the United States, and the most expensively built. Today, however, if you’re not looking, you just might miss it. Winchester Mystery House now has eight lanes of freeway zooming past, a trailer park nearby, and the remains of a decrepit movie theater not too …