Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Old Salem Coffee Pot
This roadside attraction has been serving out its fair share of hearty folklore and chaos since 1858.
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Winston-Salem, North Carolina
This roadside attraction has been serving out its fair share of hearty folklore and chaos since 1858.
Glenfinnan, Scotland
Now famous as the "Harry Potter bridge," this impressive concrete viaduct has long been an icon in its own right.
Huntsville, Alabama
It may look like no more than a full-scale model, but every part of this full Space Shuttle stack had a working role in aviation history.
Washington, D.C.
This stunning blue and gold room changed cities twice before becoming part of the Smithsonian.
Tintagel, England
It is said the legendary wizard once lived in this sea cave beneath Tintagel Castle.
Caesarea, Israel
An ancient underground cultic temple where sunlight penetrates on the summer solstice.
Florence, Italy
A copy of the famous statue can be found in this Florence piazza, along with one of the most breathtaking views of the city below.
Kapa'a, Hawaii
This narrow coastline trail through the dense Kauai wilderness is among the most beautiful and dangerous in the world.
Atlanta, Georgia
A colorful square marks the heart of the city's LGBTQ community.
Bath, England
This picturesque horseshoe weir was first built in the 1600s to prevent flooding in the town of Bath.
Shildon, England
This innovative steam machine was no doubt the most famous of the pioneer locomotives.
High Point, North Carolina
A six-foot pair of socks hangs from a drawer of the world's largest bureau.
London, England
Six ravens are kept captive (but well-fed) at the Tower of London to prevent the fall of the Crown.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Overlooked by many, the two famous Scottish warriors guard the main gate of Edinburgh Castle.
Royal Leamington Spa, England
Preserved baths in a Victorian-era spa town frequented by the most famous people of its day.
Greensboro, North Carolina
This North Carolina store preserves a historic moment in America's movement for racial equality.
Madison, Wisconsin
A stone marker memorializes the spot where the King broke up a street fight with a classic karate stance.
London, England
The watery entrance for condemned prisoners heading to the Tower of London is still visible along the Thames.
Washington, D.C.
The 5.5-mile ring of steel posts around the Capitol Building is one of the largest (and most uniform) of its kind in the world.
Toledo, Spain
The ruins of an ancient stadium that hosted gripping chariot and horse races.
Camelford, England
A 6th-century stone lies at the site of the mythical battle waged between King Arthur and his nemesis Mordred.
Teec Nos Pos, Utah
The marker offers a rare chance to be in four U.S. states at once, though there's some controversy over its geographic accuracy.
London, England
Richard III supposedly disposed of his nephews' bodies here in an effort to seal his claim to the throne.
Milledgeville, Georgia
One of the largest-ever mental hospitals now sits abandoned, surrounded by 25,000 unmarked graves.