Off the beaten path
Roadside & Unique Stops
Weird museums, giant statues, hidden bars and strange places that are worth the detour.
Start Here: Stops Worth the Detour
17 Weird Things to Do in Amarillo
Our favorite offbeat stops in the Texas Panhandle.
Roadside Attractions: America’s Weird & Wonderful Stops
Giant oddities, UFO museums and other stops worth pulling over for.
Visiting the Salton Sea: California’s Strangest Desert Lake
What it is really like to visit one of California’s strangest places.
More Unique Stops
New from our travels: find the New Jersey trolls on the Burlington County Troll Trek, a unique day trip near Philadelphia.
What Is a Speakeasy Bar?
What a speakeasy is, where the idea came from and how to find one.
Choosing a Speakeasy for Date Night
How to pick a speakeasy for crafted cocktails and a cozy evening out.
Swim With Manatees
What to know before you swim with manatees in Florida.
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