
The Semi-Recognized Center of the World
Welcome to Felicity, California — a tourist economy in a town of two, at the (semi-officially recognized) Center of the World.
Off the beaten path
Welcome to Felicity, California — a tourist economy in a town of two, at the (semi-officially recognized) Center of the World.
Off the beaten path
Sometimes things don't go according to plan... in the most wonderful of ways.
Let's Discover
The imperfect history of how the Leaning Tower of Pisa--and the attempts (failures) to fix its tilt.
Architectural Wonders
The number of amazing artists that exist in this Community continues to astonish us!
Skilled Artisans
Adventurers, WE did it. AWA brought home not one, but TWO prestigious awards from this year’s annual Webby Awards!
AWA IRL
Upon entry to the subterranean tunnel, commuters travel through a 572 meter tiled passage under the river Scheldt and emerge via the world's first wooden escalator.
Architectural Wonders
The KPH Maritime Radio Receiving Station still stands, saved by its historic legacy, a few highly dedicated volunteers… and a whole lotta luck.
History Lesson
A person who travels on foot is known as a wayfarer, and architectural photographer Wäyfarer taken to the streets to discover architectural wonders all around us.
Community Creators
Discover the mountain treasures of the birthplace of the Colorado Gold Rush and home of the first hot springs in America.
In The Details
The small, rugged town of Grand Junction was once no more than a pit stop along the train route between Denver and Salt Lake City. Then came the Avalon.
In The Details
Over the years, The Masters rules and traditions have developed alongside a tailored piece of clothing.
History Lesson
A new hotel named after the Mother of Fort Collins...or is it Auntie?
In The Details
We're not sure where you'll be able to fit your Queen-sized bed.
Quality Quirks
Hundreds of years after Ponce De Leon went in search of a fountain of youth, Henry Flagler found paradise on the Florida coast.
Down the Rabbit Hole
Gracing the old Lincoln Highway, this old hotel was famous for celebrities, Jazz Age luxury, and a deliciously iconic sandwich.
In The Details
For the non-thrill seeker, it’s hard to imagine looking down on a steep-slope and thinking, “If I go fast enough, and put a ramp at the right spot, I bet I could achieve something close to flying!” The first ski jumpers simply must have been adrenaline junkies.
Down the Rabbit Hole
Guest writer David Axelrod shares his experience traveling through Uzbekistan during the pandemic.
Adventurer Stories
Everything in this hotel and museum is for sale, but the stories it holds are priceless.
Not your typical b&b
This community staple was without a "movie staple" in its first decade.
Quality Quirks
This illusion of a winter wonderland is located within the hot deserts of New Mexico.
Down the Rabbit Hole
Post offices are great at making sure nothing stays in place too long. But in Saigon, one man has stayed put for nearly 75 years — and he’s the last of his kind.
Humble Humans
This colorful playground is filled with over 300 Community photos from around the world (and some never-before-seen Adventure Photos!).
AWA IRL
A truly surprising sight awaited visitors of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in the mid-1800s: female students.
In The Details
From a custom-built lighthouse apartment to an airplane-hangar-sized workshop, the story of Ingvar Hreinsson, the man who repaired every single lighthouse in Iceland, isn’t one you’ll want to miss.
Impactful Patrons
Wes creates fictional stories that take place in real places. Here, we visit the real places of The French Dispatch.
Whalebone
Consider supporting some these AWA Photographers this holiday season.
Community Creators
America’s fourth-oldest library has no shortage of stories to tell.
History Lesson
It’s not everyday you come across a library with no books.
Skilled Artisans
An art nouveau structure that tells the story of world famous company and it's mascot built en-tire-ly of tires!
Groundbreakers
Though bringing your own food into a movie theater is typically frowned upon, owner Jerry Steel encouraged it.
In The Details
Unlike many amusement parks, Knott’s wasn’t built upon a movie empire or on the grounds of a leisure garden but a farm.
Down the Rabbit Hole
A holy site in Poland that not only built on the foundation of Christianity in the country but a rock with mystical powers.
History Lesson
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