These days when we travel there are more accessible adventures and amazing opportunities on offer than ever before. But as the following pictures prove there are some experiences that money can’t buy – a glimpse of the attractions and hot spots from yesteryear that have disappeared off the map. Whether because of nature, mankind’s unthinking actions or climate change, we take a peek at travel hot spots that we’ll never get to visit.

Check them out for more information and start to see our world through photos!

Penn Station, New York City, USA

The former Penn Station, which opened in 1910, was a striking sight: designed in the Beaux Arts style, it featured pink granite, vaulted glass windows, giant stone pillars and archways. Unfortunately, like many grand buildings, it cost a hefty sum to maintain, so in 1962 it was demolished – despite the backlash of many New Yorkers.

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Penn Station, New York City, USA

Today’s Penn Station is a far cry from what it once was, a smaller, underground network complete with neon lighting and all the mod cons. But its modest size means that the now-increasing number of rail passengers create a strain on the building, so new plans have been put in place to expand it.

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Sutro Baths, San Francisco, USA

If you picture San Francisco, attractions like the Golden Gate bridge, Alcatraz or Lombard Street might spring to mind. But did you know that the city was once home to the world’s largest indoor swimming pool establishment? The impressive complex included six saltwater pools and one freshwater pool, with capacity for 10,000 people.

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Sutro Baths, San Francisco, USA

After struggling financially for many years, the Sutro Baths closed in 1966, and later burned down in June of that year. Now, the foundations remain as a reminder of the Victorian attraction, with the cliff-side setting making it a popular spot for walkers.

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Pink and White Terraces, Lake Rotomahana, New Zealand

Back in the mid-19th century, these gorgeous naturally-formed cascading pools attracted tourists from across the globe and were one of the biggest draws for those visiting the southern hemisphere. Often dubbed “the eighth wonder of the world” they were destroyed by the eruption of Mount Tarawera back in 1886, and now their glory is captured only by a handful of paintings, like this one by English artist Charles Blomfield.

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Pink and White Terraces, Lake Rotomahana, New Zealand

Nowadays, Lake Rotomahana remains a beautiful sight, although the exact location of the Pink and White Terraces is not known. However, researchers are using the diaries of geologist Ferdinand von Hochstetter, who wrote detailed notes on its location before the eruption, to try to pinpoint and excavate the terraces – meaning they could one day be restored.

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The Hippodrome Theatre, New York City, USA

If you had walked down to 1120 6th Avenue in New York 100 years ago, you’d have been greeted by the sight of this spectacular theater. The giant 5,697-seat Hippodrome was the brainchild of entrepreneurs Frederick Thompson and Elmer Dundy, who enticed new middle-class customers with lower ticket prices and made theater accessible for all.

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The Hippodrome Theatre, New York City, USA

As was the case for other grand turn-of-the-century buildings, the Hippodrome fell into the trap of high maintenance costs. Despite going through the hands of numerous owners, it finally had to close in August 1939 and was demolished later that year. In the 1960s it was replaced by a parking lot and an office building, which has remained ever since.

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The Old Man of the Mountain, New Hampshire, USA

Seen from a distance, this piece of rock jutting out from Franconia Notch might not have looked like much. But when seen from the north, the rock once resembled the profile of an old man, with a clearly-define forehead, nose, lips and chin. Hence it became known as the “Old Man of the Mountain”, an iconic symbol in New Hampshire.

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The Old Man of the Mountain, New Hampshire, USA

After existing for an estimated 12,000 years, the poor Old Man fell off the mountain one fateful night in May 2003. Local people mourned the loss of their mascot, creating a memorial in Profiler Plaza at the base of the mountain. This picture shows the now-missing section.

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