Estero, Florida
Mound Key Archaeological State Park
Long before Europeans arrived, Native Americans built an artificial island out of shells that has withstood a millennia of hurricanes.
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Estero, Florida
Long before Europeans arrived, Native Americans built an artificial island out of shells that has withstood a millennia of hurricanes.
Glenfinnan, Scotland
Now famous as the "Harry Potter bridge," this impressive concrete viaduct has long been an icon in its own right.
Bamburgh, England
The medieval-looking hammer beam teak roof may be a Victorian vanity, but it's still absolutely magnificent.
Bamburgh, England
This museum honors the young maritime hero who became an unexpected Victorian-era celebrity.
Bamburgh, England
A church instrumental in the spreading of Christianity in England and the final resting place of hundreds of Saxons.
Alnwick, England
This iconic 1,000-year-old medieval castle is a favorite of the film industry, most notably as the location for Hogwarts in Harry Potter.
Alnwick, England
This restaurant was removed from the famed sister ship of the Titanic and placed within a hotel.
Alnwick, England
This enormous secondhand bookstore inside a Victorian train station sparked the "Keep Calm and Carry On" craze.
Gateshead, England
Huge winged monument in the United Kingdom.
Houghton le Spring, England
The nearly 200-year-old folly has a secret spiral staircase hidden in one of its pillars.
Whitby, England
The curious and tiny collection contains some very odd objects.
Whitby, England
The much-beloved mascot of a local museum.
Whitby, England
These carved, weathered stones once gave mail carriers and pub goers a leg up.
Whitby, England
The recreated ruins of a house designed to memorialize a World War I shelling on the town.
Whitby, England
The view that inspired the scenes of Dracula's first landing in England.
Whitby, England
These 20-foot jaw bones honor a time when the leviathan bones were a sign that whalers survived the hunt.
Whitby, England
A monument to the real explorer and bear who inspired characters in Philip Pullman's 'His Dark Materials.'
Whitby, England
These planks were originally installed to hold the dead.
Whitby, England
This tiny traditional smokehouse is the only one left in this historic fishing port.
Whitby, England
The gloomy ruins that inspired Bram Stoker to bring Dracula to life.
Whitby, England
The remains of the concrete ship can be seen during low tide.
Leeds, England
This Victorian graveyard in Leeds is a macabre collection of beautiful tombs and memorials.
Laneshawbridge, England
This round structure dotted with portals is one of several pieces scattered throughout Lancashire.
Cowling, England
Yorkshire’s largest boulder has a storied past associated with Druids and witches.