Our Favorite New Places This Week
This week's submissions feature intriguing and unusual travel destinations, submitted by the Atlas Obscura community. The first location is Óshlíð, a former dangerous coastal road in Iceland's Westfjords, now bypassed by a tunnel. Next, the Keno Hill Signpost, located in the Yukon, marks distances to various international locations. The "Cop Slide" in Boston's City Hall Plaza is a playground slide that gained notoriety after a police officer's tumble, now recommended for younger children only. The Viking Traffic Lights in Aarhus, Denmark use Viking figures to signal pedestrian crossings. These submissions showcase the diverse and fascinating places found by the Atlas Obscura community. The provided locations emphasize the importance of finding and exploring unique and unexpected sights. They highlight the curious nature of travelers seeking out distinctive experiences. The community's submissions offer a glimpse into the unexpected and the everyday extraordinary. These locations showcase the vast spectrum of interesting places that can be experienced.
