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History—both personal and societal—is enshrined in Seattle's Chinatown-International District, with loyal locals coming back to time-honored, beloved institutions like Tai Tung’s or the Seattle Pinball Museum. A whole tapestry of history unfolds here, one that stretches across cultural lines and works to remember all the sacrifices of those who came before. This video was sponsored by Visit Seattle. | Atlas Obscura
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History—both personal and societal—is enshrined in Seattle's Chinatown-International District, with loyal locals coming back to time-honored, beloved institutions like Tai Tung’s or the Seattle Pinball Museum. A whole tapestry of history unfolds here, one that stretches across cultural lines and works to remember all the sacrifices of those who came before. This video was sponsored by Visit Seattle. | Atlas Obscura
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The Atlas Obscura Podcast is a short, daily celebration of the world's strange and wondrous places. New episodes available every day, Monday through Friday. Listen on Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts! | Atlas Obscura
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The Atlas Obscura Podcast is a short, daily celebration of the world's strange and wondrous places. New episodes available every day, Monday through Friday. Listen on Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts! | Atlas Obscura
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🧳 As we look ahead to all the trips that Atlas Obscura Adventures has lined up for 2025, we’re thinking a lot about what it means to travel in pursuit of wonder. Many of our favorite travel experiences—and the trips in our 2025 lineup—are centered on under-celebrated, hidden wonders, like the surreal war monuments known as spomeniks in the Balkans, often situated in almost abandoned-feeling stretches of countryside; or Q'eswachaka, one of Peru’s last remaining rope bridges, rewoven every year b
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🧳 As we look ahead to all the trips that Atlas Obscura Adventures has lined up for 2025, we’re thinking a lot about what it means to travel in pursuit of wonder. Many of our favorite travel experiences—and the trips in our 2025 lineup—are centered on under-celebrated, hidden wonders, like the surreal war monuments known as spomeniks in the Balkans, often situated in almost abandoned-feeling stretches of countryside; or Q'eswachaka, one of Peru’s last remaining rope bridges, rewoven every year b
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One of the most alien-looking places on Earth. | Atlas Obscura
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In September 1991, seven crew members walked into Biosphere 2, which was then sealed behind them. | Atlas Obscura
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The Atlas is full of unique graveyards around the world — leave a comment and let us know your favorite! 🪦 | Atlas Obscura
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All around the world there are many places that are dedicated solely to the exploration of the beauty of butterflies. From a unique dining experience amid fluttery creatures to one of the largest butterfly parks in the world, here are a few destinations to frolic with butterflies. https://bit.ly/43Yzqvr Huge thank you to @maiythart on Instagram for the incredible video of the Dubai Butterfly Garden. | Atlas Obscura
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This species of ant has an unusual defense mechanism. | Atlas Obscura
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Hi, I'm Leslie from Atlas Obscura and I've always wondered what this memorial that I pass all the time was actually about. This unassuming spot in Albany, New York marks where the Dongan Oak once stood—a massive tree under which New York’s colonial charter was signed in 1686. 🌳 The oak is long gone, but the location remains a reminder that major moments in history don’t always happen in monumental places. | Atlas Obscura
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One of the world's most atmospheric roads was never meant to be so creepy. | Atlas Obscura
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In a small town called Bomarzo, 42 miles north of Rome, the woods are full of monsters. | Atlas Obscura
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We happen to live in the golden age of eclipses. | Atlas Obscura
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Plan your next trip with Atlas Obscura and reconnect with the world. Our lineup of experiential trips explore some of the world's most wondrous places: Chile, Guatemala, Marseille, New Zealand, Ecuador, Bhutan, Vietnam and more. Find your next adventure today! | Atlas Obscura
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We interrupt your regular holiday programming for a very important bone break 🦴⁠ ⁠ Maybe we could've worded that better. Nevertheless, we hope you enjoy a quick breather from shopping, scrolling, and wrapping while admiring the many, many, MANY dinosaurs Atlas Obscura user @eyesonthedirt has visited. Shared with us here, they've compiled an impressive collection of snapshots from multiple paleontological institutions, no bones about it.⁠ ⁠ Small or large, skeleton or model, we can't possibly ch
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We ventured to England’s Dartmoor National Park for a modern take on an ancient sport: mounted falconry. | Atlas Obscura
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Fair warning, these breathtaking views from Iceberg Alley (Newfoundland, Canada) might usher in your Elsa era ❄️ | Atlas Obscura
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Meet Ellen G.K. Rubin. With a collection of more than 9,000 pop-up and moveable books from around the world, some more than centuries old, she’s earned herself the nickname “The Popuplady.” Step inside her home to explore the collection and discover what she finds so fascinating about the handmade art of paper engineering. | Atlas Obscura
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Step inside the world's most beautiful public toilet. | Atlas Obscura
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Atlas Obscura tries the delicate, intricate art of watchmaking. | Atlas Obscura
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At this Oaxaca contest, artists turn radishes into stunning depictions of saints, buildings, and La Pietà. | Atlas Obscura
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The greatest treehouse ever built. | Atlas Obscura
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This abandoned fishing village in China is completely overgrown with greenery. | Atlas Obscura
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The greatest roadside attraction in America. Period. | Atlas Obscura
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This mind-bending Garden of Cosmic Speculation is only open one day a year. | Atlas Obscura
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Avant-garde violinist, producer, and singer Sudan Archives takes great pride in forging her own unique path. Inspired by Sudanese fiddlers, she’s developed a personal and musical style based on the idea that life is about being true to yourself. | Atlas Obscura
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Every plant, berry, blossom, and leaf contained in this curated garden is poisonous. You can visit—just don't eat anything! | Atlas Obscura
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