Atlas Obscura

New from Atlas Obscura: "My first visit to the SS United States was too brief: it was a hot day, and the Port Authority representative seemed happy to cut it short. Standing outside the chain-link fence surrounding the property, I couldn't believe I had actually done it: I had been aboard the ship I had dreamed about for years. It hadn't taken long for me to fall in love with her — and that appreciation has only deepened with more visits and the passage of time. I had hoped that it would be repurposed as a museum or maybe even as a hotel, like the Queen Mary. It seems rather foolish now, but in the face of loss sometimes hope is all we have." https://lnkd.in/gJxGHHVp

This is one of America’s spookiest hotels. 🏨 👻 Once known as “The Showplace of the West,” the hotel has been living up to its paranormal reputation since its inauguration in 1927. Guests and staff alike have consistently reported unexplained phenomena, including flickering lights, moving objects, disembodied noises, and the persistent feeling of being watched. Can you guess the hotel? Hint: It was the on-location home for Alfred Hitchcock and Cary Grant during the filming of the 1959 classic North by Northwest. Drop your guesses in the comments. 👇

We're celebrating the launch of our newest book, Atlas Obscura: Wild Life, in two cities in Northern California. Join us (tonight) on October 21 in San Francisco, where we'll spend an unforgettable evening chatting with Amy Gotliffe of the Oakland Zoo and Marissa Ortega-Welch, environmental journalist at KALW and host of the "How Wild" podcast. 🎟 San Francisco tickets: https://lnkd.in/exd2AgGb Can't make it? Swing by to Santa Cruz (tomorrow) on October 22, where we'll be in conversation with Emily Simpson of the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Bring your curious questions, and get ready to reinvigorate your delight about the natural world we live in! 🎟 Santa Cruz tickets: https://lnkd.in/eahV_hSi

The golf Is mini, but the stakes are huge. ⛳ We partnered with Visit Myrtle Beach to showcase the most competitive #golf tournament you’ve never heard of. Picture this: You’re setting up a challenging shot, you’re eyeing the hole, you're about to putt—and then a volcano erupts. It’s the Hawaiian Rumble mini golf course’s most elaborate special effect, and owner Bob Detwiler is convinced that this volcano controls the weather in North Myrtle Beach. Watch the #video to get the full scoop: https://lnkd.in/eyzDiKi9

The latest from Atlas Obscura: "Capturing the smallest elements of our world in dazzling detail — and celebrating the science behind them — has been a hallmark of the Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition for 50 years. Nikon Instruments Inc. announced the 2024 competition winners today, but really, we're all winners when it comes to viewing these gasp-worthy works of art and labors of the lab." https://lnkd.in/gkRp3QGd

A single one of these fruits, carefully harvested, can fetch more than $300 by the time it arrives in a shop in New York or Montreal. Yet the fruit may never be eaten at all.⁠ ⁠ This is the Cedro Diamante, an ancient citrus better known to many as the citron or etrog—a fruit packed with symbolic and historic significance that serves as a ritual object during the annual festival of Sukkot. ⁠ ⁠ For centuries, families have cultivated these precious fruits in small orchards peppering the sheltered valleys of the Riviera dei Cedri, a tiny slice of coastal Calabria barely six miles long.⁠ ⁠ Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/ehksngcT

Introducing: Gastro Obscura’s 12 Essential Places to Eat in Southern Thailand From incendiary fish curries to rare desserts to sublime fried chicken, here are some of the best places to dine across the region: https://lnkd.in/eZGXcBEm

We’re teaming up with Tinkercast, creators of the top podcast for kids and families, to launch our first-ever #trips designed just for kids and their grown-ups. To kick things off, we’re heading to Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula! Learn more and plan your trip today: https://lnkd.in/eyHH9qAE

What does Colorado taste like? We’re glad you asked. To pique your palate, the Colorado Tourism Office, Blue Apron, and Atlas Obscura have joined forces to bring a taste of #Colorado to home chefs everywhere. Between the spirit of #innovation, local bounty, and mountain inspiration, Colorado’s #food scene has become a hotbed of energy and culinary progress, making it one of the most exciting states for dining. “Over the last decade, Colorado’s #culinary scene has been on a high-speed trajectory, racking up Michelin Stars and James Beard awards, attracting celebrity #chefs, and sparking paradigm-shifting restaurant trends,” says Shelley Airhart Cooper, Deputy Director of Marketing, CTO. That and the distinct farm-to-table culture has made Colorado “a must-visit destination for food lovers seeking a dining experience unlike anywhere else in the country.” Dig in: https://lnkd.in/eHy8WhHe

Our hearts and support are with all of our DMO and tourism partners. https://lnkd.in/euKZ-_HZ