We explore the unique, the symmetrical, the atypical, the distinctive design and amazing architecture that inspires us all.
As a performing arts center, The Grand has hosted thousands of entertainers, from vaudeville shows to world-class symphonies.
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Graceland may preserve the life of The King, but AZ's Elvis Memorial Chapel memorializes his only dramatic film role!
From the CommunityAn engineering feat occurred in 1999 when the massive concrete Cape Hatteras Lighthouse in North Carolina was moved almost a mile inland to safer ground.
AWA visted hereThe secluded beach town of Los Órganos sits somewhat untouched by commercial tourism - but that was not always the case for the beaches along the northern coast of Peru.
From the CommunityFounded in 1864, the Delaware Historical Society (DHS) was initially created to preserve materials related to the American Civil War.
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Flights to Greenland are rarely taken on a whim, so visitors are likely aware that they’ve signed up to arrive at the edge of the world.
Sharing the spotlight with the Pope.
From the CommunityThe world's smallest army protecting the world’s smallest sovereign state.
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Piccadilly Circus Station, built in 1906 and reshaped underground by Charles Holden, remains the true heart of the square—moving millions quietly beneath the neon above.
From the CommunityThe professional football pitch in the Singaporean city of Bishan is open to the public when it is not being used for any exclusive sporting events.
Calico, a silver boomtown turned ghost town, survives as a blend of ruins, restorations, and legend, now preserved as a desert park.
From the CommunityCresting above the dunes of Skagen’s beaches stands a strikingly white ruin of a church long gone.
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A carefully choreographed ceremony has been taking place at this impressive castle complex, protecting well-hidden crown jewels.
From the CommunityA former savings and loan bank, this exhibition center is a hub for black art and culture.
If Daytona was going to be the world capital for competitive speed, it was going to need a precise timer.
From the CommunityIn Hawaii, lifeguards are trained beyond USLA certification. On the island of Oahu guards watch the waves and those enjoying them from 41 towers and mobile patrols.
Once used as housing for Singaporean police forces and utilized as a jail, the building has gotten a bright multi-colored makeover and now serves for senses rather than serving up sentences.
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Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch - Enjoy putting that into your GPS while you marvel at the iconic railway station sign!
In its heyday, guest rooms overlooked icy stretches of the Rhône Glacier and a grotto carved into the blue-tinged ice.
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This boat in the historic harbor of Nyhavn in Copehagen features a two-bedroom hotel.
The oldest major soft drink in the US of A.
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New York City's Coney Island Lighthouse stands watch over its famous boardwalk, now a city landmark.
Danish palace complex guarded day and night by the Royal Life Guards.
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Visitors take note: you must remove your shoes before entering.
AWA visted hereLooking for the Flying Dutchman through the Cape Point viewfinder.
From the CommunityThis oyster bar is the oldest restaurant in Whistable founded in 1856 by Richard "leggy" Wheeler.
Two euros and a bit of patience get you the traditional strip of four black-and-white photographs.
The first public park in Paris was once owned by a nine year old monarch.
Though modern, this Buddhist temple incorporates many traditional elements and is covered in artwork.
Consisting of 547 train carriages, this railway serves 48 million people each year.
Still offering a rustic, no-frills experience, the lodge is a heaven for adventurers seeking solitude—and perhaps a bear or two.
Catering to Los Angeles high society, this hotel was among the first skyscrapers to call Ocean Avenue home.
Built in 1930, this former department store headquarters is considered the finest type of Art Deco architecture in Los Angeles.
Originally built in 1865, this lighthouse was dismantled and moved to Cape Egmont after it was mistaken for another lighthouse.
A timeless movie haven in Jaipur, where neon lights, retro charm, and samosas await.
This building is the entrance for a funicular that climbs Mt. Washington, affording a view of Pittsburgh's "Golden Triangle".
Visitors are welcome to take a refreshing tour of the pumping station - tissues are encouraged!
Accidentally Wes Anderson: Adventures is an exploration of 200 brand new, mind-bendingly beautiful bucket list locations, and the incredible stories behind each of their façades. No passport necessary!
Planning your next Adventure? Searching for somewhere interesting to go? Explore our map to find delights near or far.
Pack your smørrebrød and your sense of wonder — we’re off to Denmark! From castles that float to bridges that go in circles (on purpose), this little country packs in a big dose of charm.
From exploring art museums in Basel, to not lifting a finger at luxurious hotels, and to visiting charming Swiss chalets, our second trip to the Land of Milk and Honey was just as magical as the first.
Beginning in Rome and making our way up to Florence, our Italian Adventure was full of gorgeous cathedrals, mom and pop shops, delicious pasta, and too many Italian dogs to count.
All aboard! We embark from the end of the world aboard the MS Roald Amundsen on a (shivery) trip of a lifetime!
Home to the oldest destination ski resort in the United States, this Idahoan version of the “New York, New York” conundrum is full of surprises that will make you fail to recall which Sun Valley you’re in.
Over a century ago, Phileas Fogg circumnavigated the globe over 80 trips around the sun. Taking a page out of his whimsical legacy, we found ourselves on a similarly audacious adventure—in Scotland.
Tokyo offers a living cultural mosaic crafted with the best of Japan from old traditions to new technology and pop culture. As the world’s most populous city, it offers stimulating encounters around every corner.
From the shores of Lake Tahoe to the allusive Area 51 and to the majestic Hoover Dam, our Nevada road trip was full of unique signs, historic towns, and a handful of tumbleweeds.
From immersive AWA Exhibitions across the globe, to intimate book signings and panels across the country, join Team AWA at special events coming to a city near you!
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