Faroe Islands
The Nykur of Sørvágsvatn
In Faroese legend, this sinister horse-shaped beast lures unsuspecting passersby only to drown them in the lake.
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Faroe Islands
In Faroese legend, this sinister horse-shaped beast lures unsuspecting passersby only to drown them in the lake.
Shandwick, Scotland
A beautifully-carved Pictish stone encased in a protective glass structure.
Moultonborough, New Hampshire
The early 20th-century home features cutting-edge technology of the day, such as ammonia refrigeration and needle showers.
London, England
Near the site where the English Archbishop was born, you can find an emblem in the shape of a pilgrim's badge.
London, England
A Roman spa buried deep beneath the City of London.
London, England
A hidden treasure in London with a rich medieval history, and the resting place of many luminaries.
London, England
A memorial for public executions that dates back to the 14th century.
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Disney World's very first waterpark is now an abandoned ruin being reclaimed by the swamp.
Port Orange, Florida
Where serial killer Aileen Wuornos drank her last beer.
Portland, Oregon
The seamy, underground secrets of Portland's criminal past.
Portland, Oregon
The magic's in the hole!
Portland, Oregon
Definitely not a clown bar.
Woodburn, Oregon
This little slice of the Netherlands in the Pacific Northwest blooms in a rainbow of color each spring.
McMinnville, Oregon
Home of Howard Hughes' Spruce Goose.
Government Camp, Oregon
You might know it as the Overlook Hotel, but the inside is not going to be familiar.
Neskowin, Oregon
The eerie remnants of an ancient forest were hidden under the sand for centuries.
Cannon Beach, Oregon
A massive sea stack famous for its appearance in The Goonies.
Seattle, Washington
This semi-secret garden in south Seattle emulates a traditional Japanese garden using the plants of the Pacific Northwest.
Renton, Washington
The final resting place of one of the most sensational guitar players of all time was created only after his father got the rights to his music.
Port Orchard, Washington
A little piece of the Shire is hidden behind a plant nursery in Port Orchard, Washington.
Bainbridge Island, Washington
This monument remembers the first Japanese Americans forcibly relocated during World War II.
Forks, Washington
A tiny red pebble marks what may be the quietest outdoor spot in the United States.
Cavendish, Vermont
The monument dedicated to Phineas Gage in the town where his accident happened.
Burlington, Vermont
Cryptid lake monster honored with its own monument.