The most surreal vacation I ever took was to Kyrgyzstan.

Philadelphia's Magic Gardens is a gallery and community arts center where you can walk through anytime of day.

Actually located on the 95th floor, this bar in the sky offers panoramic views of Chicago, a menu of elegant bar fare that includes Jamaican jerk chicken wings and caprese bruschetta, and specialty cocktails.

This mountaintop bistro plates refined apres-ski courses, including steak tastare, fondue, and caviar, elevating your evening ski vacation experience to classy levels.

Key West's open waters, and their crowds of quietly sitting ships and masts make up the primary attraction at this waterside bar.

This minimalistic Japanese restaurant offers savory, slurp-worthy bowls of ramen that comes with housemade toppings like chicken and pork chashu, scallions, and unexpected additions like avocado, roasted tomato, and orange.

This U District noodle spot might project a cafeteria feel, but the noodle dishes are nothing like your late night dorm take-out.

Though the primary function of the Stop N Shop & Poke Bar is as convenience store, the latter half of its name is what draws crowds that curve between the aisles.

This upscale Chevy Chase sushi spot exudes minimalist elegance with blonde wood furnishings that curves and contours to the restaurant's relaxed air, as well as perfectly packed sushi rolls that use chewy, moist rice and fresh fish that mystifies with its savory and buttery perfection.

This impeccably stocked beer bar stocks over 500 rare-to-find bottles, all curated by the expert, all-knowing owner.

Ignore the old-timey name and step into this shrine to bourbon for a taste of any one of its 400 rare bourbons.

This authentic Lexington taqueria plates harder-to-find items like beef tongue and barbacoa tacos, fresh tortilla shells, and housemade hot sauce.