Stories

A Million Dollar Idea

This exquisite abode is the Villa Lewaro, a 34-room 20,000-square-foot home – built by the first female self-made millionaire in the U.S., a Black American woman named Madame C.J. Walker.

Groundbreakers

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Asteroid City Screenings

We invited more than 400 adventurers to private screenings of Asteroid City in NYC, LA, and London!

AWA IRL

What is the Secret Link?

New to our Bulletin? Not sure what the heck a Secret Link is? Well this page has you covered!

Community Corner

A well-loved landmark of Kanab, the Theater has continued the town’s tradition as a Hollywood destination – and the small theater has grown to screen first-run releases from major motion picture studios.

Adventurer Stories

Switching Gears

Dubbed “the last, best, and friendliest of old-time motels,” this pink-stuccoed lodging is a relic of America’s roadtripping golden years.

Off the beaten path

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A Coliseum’s Centennial

Since 1923, the Coliseum has been home to some of the biggest and most important moments in sports history, acclaimed concerts, and presidential visits.

In The Details

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The DIY Conservatory

Over 110 years old, within the iron and glass of this “crystal palace” is an international showcase of floral beauty.

Adventure Curiously

How to Form a Creative Club

It all began the same way as many creative endeavors do: a group of friends getting together to discuss their favorite art. Centuries later, this small community’s dedication has grown into the largest art museum in Switzerland.

Impactful Patrons

Philanthropic Preservations

Untouched since 1954, the Gibson House in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood is a special time-traveler’s delight back to the city’s golden era.

Humble Humans

Bitter Rivals

With its bright yellow cap and signature “one- size-too-big” label, Angostura is the secret weapon to many a bartender, but its origins don’t start at the neighborhood saloon.

Quality Quirks

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Sprouting Novel Ideas

First planted for medicinal purposes, the Oxford Botanical Garden’s herbs have been known to heal more than one’s physical maladies.

Adventure Curiously

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What's in a trend? Wes Anderson's symmetrical and color filled aesthetic is making a splash! And we're here to share some of our favorites.

AWA IRL

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Minnesota’s Mega Mall

From welcoming over 40 million visitors annually, to showcasing a special seat festooned high above the theme park ride, this indoor mall is filled with curious wonders.

In The Details

Secrets of the Subway

There are many miles of underground tunnels that have been long forgotten in the Big Apple - many of which continue to be a constant source of mystery and myth making.

Adventure Curiously

Hainted Hues

Strolling along the streets of any old city on the Southeastern coast of the United States, one is bound to encounter porches featuring a blanket of blue paint on the roof’s underside— “haint” blue that is.

Let's Discover

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Modular Accommodations

Rising above Denver’s flourishing RiNo neighborhood, the Catbird Hotel is playful and eccentric.

In The Details

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Hip in Heritage

Once the tallest building in the state, the Surety Hotel was constructed during an economic boom for the city of Des Moines, but it would cycle through a rolodex of names before finding the most befitting title.

In The Details

Thank Your Cuppa Joe

A theatre built by the coffee bean.

History Lesson

Look Sharp Dressed in Art

As an AWA Adventurer for about three years, Marvin was drawn to the Community through the colorful lens of our Instagram but became enamored with our stories (Marvin, you’re making us blush!).

Community Creators

Fortunate Misfortunes of Frugality

Despite being one of the most wealthy people to ever exist, J. Paul Getty was famously reluctant to spend money, and always avoided paying full price.

Humble Humans