The initials "GW" mark where one of Scotland's most important Protestant martyrs was burned at the stake.

A curious structure built just for the birds.

These ruins of a medieval church are full of architectural mysteries.

This tidal island, a sacred site in early English Christianity, was the target of a notable Viking invasion.

Huge winged monument in the United Kingdom.

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.

This titanic steel chain linking two buildings was installed without permission but instantly beloved.

One of the best-selling bar bands in American music history is commemorated in their hometown's Five Points neighborhood.

The sole remaining outpost of a once-thriving South Carolina chain still sells “pic-a-nic” baskets.

This roadside attraction has been serving out its fair share of hearty folklore and chaos since 1858.

This bright yellow relic is the final survivor of a short burst of seashell-shaped petrol pumps.

A 30-foot-tall cement chair pays tribute to a historic design and a local industry.

The record holder for the world’s largest peach.

Formerly the most gerrymandered district in the U.S., it twisted and turned along racial borders.

A Christian-themed amusement park and complex rocked by scandals.

A year-long seasonal produce clock highlighting a variety of fruits and vegetables from across the Piedmont region.

This nine-story building can be played like an instrument.

Colorful murals stationed throughout Charlotte bring poetry to everyone.

The magic's in the hole!

A Portland legend tells of small green archers shooting random passersby with visionary arrows.

At this airport "microcinema," you can catch a film before you catch a flight.

Ride a mechanical corn dog at the alleged birthplace of America's favorite deep-fried wiener.

This landmark vessel dry-berthed in Tacoma's harbor served in emergencies and ceremonies for more than 50 years.

The oldest remaining building in Tacoma was once the home of the "oldest bell tower" in America.