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Fox Cave in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico

September 12, 2023

Open since the 1950s, this unique gift shop and roadside attraction is carved into the side of a cave. Originally, this area was a natural feature, locally known as the Ice Cave, carved from the nearby Rio Ruidoso. The land was used by the Mescalero Apache nation and may have been a sanctuary for Geronimo, the legendary Apache leader. Later, it was purportedly used by Billy the Kid as a hideout. These facts are likely “history-ish,” but Billy the...

Shipwreck of the MV Ithaka in Churchill,...

September 12, 2023

Resting about 12 miles from the small subarctic town of Churchill, Manitoba, the MV Ithaka has become one of the area’s iconic landmarks. Although best known for polar bears and beluga whales, Churchill also offers two large wrecks—the Ithaka and the Miss Piggy cargo plane—as tourist attractions. Surrounded by water at high tide, the former may be visited on foot when the tide is out or in winter when the bay freezes. Built as a lake freighter in Quebec,...

Ting1 in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden

September 12, 2023

Ting1, completed in 2013 in Örnsköldsvik, is one of Sweden’s most remarkable residential buildings, captivating with its vibrant colors, distinctive architecture, and innovative construction. Its façade of glazed high-gloss ceramics stands in striking contrast to the gray brutalist concrete of the 1967 courthouse it sits on top of. The new building appears perched on the courthouse’s roof, yet no physical contact exists between the two structures due to a discreetly positioned 26-foot by 26-foot base in the old building’s...

Omar Khayyam Mausoleum in Neyshabur, Iran

September 12, 2023

Omar Khayyam, best known for his poetry Rubáiyát, was a Persian polymath learned in the ways of astronomy, philosophy, and mathematics. Born in the ancient city of Nishapur, he died in 1131 B.C. at 83 and was buried in his hometown. The poet’s tomb survived the test of time through Mongol invasions and natural disasters, developing into part of a shrine. In 1934, the Iranian government under the Pahlavi dynasty commissioned the reconstruction of his mausoleum, which would be...

Our Final Summer Snaps Photo Contest Winners:...

September 12, 2023

In August we invited animal lovers to send us their favorite images of creatures they’ve encountered in their explorations. We at Atlas Obscura have always been fascinated by critters big and small—their secret lives, what they tell us about the world and ourselves—so we wanted to know: What in the animal kingdom catches your eye? You showed us horses galloping through fields, lionesses with cubs, and bees on colorful flowers. Most of all, we saw a lot of birds:...

Bangkok Coin Museum in Bangkok, Thailand

September 12, 2023

From ancient Funan to the Siamese kingdom of the current Chakri dynasty, Thailand has had its huge share of diverse monies—a wide variety of oddities in the field of ethnographic numismatics. At the Bangkok Coin Museum, an institution run by the Treasury Department, curious visitors can learn the fascinating history of Thai currencies. Despite its proximity to the National Museum and the Sanam Luang Park, it’s a lesser-known and under-appreciated tourist attraction, making it a neat oasis from the...

Hissar Fort Stairs in Pune, India

September 12, 2023

Pune has grown over the centuries under the reign and control of various kingdoms, cultures and empires. Every culture has left its own unique mark on the way the city has taken shape and today one can find history around every corner, quaintly hidden, ready to present itself to curious enthusiasts. Particularly in the older parts of the city, every street, every square, every alley, and every corner has a story to tell. There are artistic wooden beams next...

Podcast: The “Changeling” Murder of Bridget Cleary

September 12, 2023

Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we visit the small town of Ballyvadlea in County Tipperary, Ireland, where a horrendous murder occurred in March 1895. In front of friends and family, Michael Cleary murdered his wife Bridget after accusing her of being replaced by a fairy. Today the murder tells us far more about sexism than Irish fairy lore. Our podcast is an audio...

Cooking a Microwave Feast, 1980s-Style

September 11, 2023

THIS ARTICLE IS ADAPTED FROM THE SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 EDITION OF GASTRO OBSCURA’S FAVORITE THINGS NEWSLETTER. YOU CAN SIGN UP HERE. Recently, my friend Rachel found a pile of 1980s cookbooks on a curb and gave them to me as a housewarming present. The one that caught my eye was The JCPenney Microwave Cookbook, with its colorful cover showing a rack of lamb, roast beef, and a ham, all presumably cooked in a microwave. The whole book is a...

In Wisconsin, the Menominee Tribe's Sustainable Forestry...

September 11, 2023

This piece was originally published in Yale Environment 360 and appears here as part of our Climate Desk collaboration. Mike Lohrengel looks up in awe at trees he has known for 30 years. “This is one of the most beautiful places I know. This forest has it all: the most species, the most diversity. Many trees I know individually. Look at this one behind us. It’s got a split way up there. I’ll never forget that tree till I...

Podcast: Fenway Victory Gardens

September 11, 2023

Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we visit Fenway Victory Gardens, one of the last remaining World War II “victory gardens” in the United States. The luscious garden quietly grows across from Boston’s historic Fenway Park and was used during the war to help supplement dwindling food supplies. Our podcast is an audio guide to the world’s wondrous, awe-inspiring, strange places. In under 15...

Monday Crossword: Climate, Changed

September 11, 2023

This Atlas Obscura–themed crossword comes from independent crossword constructor Brendan Emmett Quigley. He has been a professional puzzlemaker since 1996, and his pieces have appeared in dozens of publications. He’s also a member of the Boston Typewriter Orchestra. You can solve the puzzle below, or download it in .pdf or .puz. Note that the links in the clues will take you to Atlas Obscura pages that contain the answer. Happy solving!

What Tech Trends Are Impacting Revenue and...

September 11, 2023

Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: What Tech Trends Are Impacting Revenue and Guest Experiences In 2023? Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Chaya Kowal – Cluster Director Of Revenue Management, Potato Head Family Diego Fernández Pérez De Ponga – Director of Revenue Management, Palladium Hotel Group Pablo The post What Tech Trends Are Impacting Revenue and Guest Experiences In 2023? appeared first on Revfine.com.

Unique Direct Booking Perks: The Power of...

September 11, 2023

Today, as travelers seek a blend of convenience, security, and added value, hoteliers can distinguish themselves by providing incentives that resonate deeply with potential guests. Travel assistance insurance has emerged as a powerful tool that not only sets hotel’s direct channel offerings apart but also empowers guests with peace of mind and solidifies a brand’s The post Unique Direct Booking Perks: The Power of Travel Assistance Insurance appeared first on Revfine.com.

Rethinking Off-Season: Revenue Strategies Hoteliers Need to...

September 9, 2023

Unless you’re operating a ski resort or fortunate enough to have a property located in a year-round warm-weather travel destination, the autumn and winter months can be particularly slow for hoteliers. These low-season booking conditions can lead to some hoteliers adopting an ‘a busy hotel is a successful hotel’ strategy, accepting lower-rated business and relying The post Rethinking Off-Season: Revenue Strategies Hoteliers Need to Follow appeared first on Revfine.com.

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