Stromness, Scotland
The Stones of Stenness
Possibly the oldest of Britain's ancient henges is also one of its most stark.
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Stromness, Scotland
Possibly the oldest of Britain's ancient henges is also one of its most stark.
Orkney, Scotland
A red sandstone freestanding monolith rises out of the sea in northern Scotland.
Orkney, Scotland
The true age of this ancient stone circle is unknown, but its stunning vista isn't in question.
Whitehaven, England
Local legends say that fairies used to dance in the moonlight here and invite handsome young men into their grottoes.
Tonopah, Nevada
There's nothing creepier than a cemetery next to a clown motel.
Tonopah, Nevada
Oh, just a motel on the edge of the desert decorated with thousands of clowns conveniently located next to an abandoned graveyard.
Reno, Nevada
The arch that celebrated the completion of the Lincoln and Victory highways.
Matlock Bath, England
A seaside town with no sea in sight.
Stanton Lees, England
This tower was constructed to commemorate the man who helped bring true democracy to the United Kingdom.
Bakewell, England
The patches of trees pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.
Derbyshire, England
This iconic Peak District ridge was once one of the busiest roads in medieval Britain.
Buxton, England
This landmark Victorian folly rewards visitors with spectacular views over the Peak District.
Bamford, England
This chain of artificial lakes was an ideal test ground for the aircraft that would carry the "bouncing bombs" used by the WWII "Dambusters" squad.
Nottingham, England
The Birthplace of the Englishman who founded the A.C. Milan football club.
Nottingham, England
When it came to designing his own small office building, the eccentric architect wasn't afraid to show the world what he could do.
Sheffield, England
This commercial and retail center was crafted from walled military barracks.
Sheffield, England
Once a training ground for Olympic athletes, this artificial ski slope has fallen into ruin after a fire in 2012.
Sheffield, England
In the 19th century, this pit housed a fully grown black bear for the entertainment of visitors. Today there is a sculpture in tribute to the poor creature.
Sheffield, England
Seemingly straight out of a fairy tale, a steel chair sits on a tiny island only accessible by stepping stones.
Sheffield, England
Cemetery established by the Victorians as a solution to the overflowing graveyards.
Sheffield, England
Amidst towering office buildings, a local pub lives inside Sheffield’s oldest surviving domestic building.
Sevierville, Tennessee
While knives are the main feature in this store, visitors will also find dinosaur bones and meteorites.
Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Over 20,000 sets of spice shakers reveal the surprisingly telling history of our most basic spices.
Sant Pere de Ribes, Spain
This abandoned racetrack looks like it is set to hold competitions in the apocalypse.