Places Ian Hall Wants to Go

Cut into a sheer cliff face, these stairs are the only way to reach a secluded Scottish harbor.

Take a leisurely ride on a 1906 cable car or a 1907 steam locomotive.

This airfield played a key role in both World War II and the Cold War.

This massive work of art was designed to commemorate Burns Night and the national poet of Scotland.

This cannonball embedded in the side of an Edinburgh house once served a surprisingly pedestrian purpose.

A town's history displayed through a massive work of art.

A unique art installation located on what was once considered the widest railway bridge in the world.

America's oldest drive-in movie theater has been in continuous operation since 1934.

Experience history from the stomping grounds of the great Scottish poet.

The ruins of a 15th-century castle that has seen its fair share of bitter feuds.

Attached to this castle is a local church.

Considered "the most original, complete, and unimproved" circles in Aberdeenshire.

The lasting remains of the Balloon Section of the British Armed Forces.

A hoard of sky catalogs, astrophysical journals, even the works of Galileo and Copernicus.

This leafy estate is worth $18 million and is so grand it has two mailing addresses.

An obscure public service from the U.S. government that redeems burnt, moldy, and soiled old greenbacks.

This dark, quiet forest on the outskirts of San Diego is dense with rumor and lore.

The overgrown ruins of a once thriving World War I-era copper mine.

This unique sanctuary invites you to interact with the beautiful birds.

The true beauty of this church is showcased in the hand-painted stencils across the ceiling.

This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.

Named for its similarity to the tip of a violin's bow, this striking formation was created by millions of years of erosion.

In the 18th century, the Earl of Buchan mapped the universe on this stone pillar.

From fortification to folly, this hilltop structure has undergone many changes in the last 800 years.