London, England
The Mousetrap at St. Martin's Theatre
The world's longest continuously running show has played at this small West End theater since 1974.
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London, England
The world's longest continuously running show has played at this small West End theater since 1974.
London, England
Six ravens are kept captive (but well-fed) at the Tower of London to prevent the fall of the Crown.
London, England
Richard III supposedly disposed of his nephews' bodies here in an effort to seal his claim to the throne.
London, England
These wire animal sculptures commemorate the exotic inhabitants that once called the Tower of London home.
London, England
The watery entrance for condemned prisoners heading to the Tower of London is still visible along the Thames.
London, England
The bronze uniforms commemorate the vital role of women during World War II.
London, England
A statue of the legendary Celtic warrior queen who fought the Roman invaders stands in one of the cities she once destroyed.
Queens, New York
This futuristic airport terminal was abandoned for decades before reopening as a hotel—with a vintage plane of its own parked out back.
Washington, D.C.
Look closely and you’ll notice that the color changes a third of the way up the tower.
Washington, D.C.
The Lincoln Memorial has inspired many, even though a word on the inscription appears to be spelled incorrectly.
Boston, Massachusetts
A men’s restroom became a sandwich shop.
Brookline, Massachusetts
The oldest playground in America.
Concord, Massachusetts
"the sweltering inhabitants of Charleston and New Orleans, of Madras and Bombay and Calcutta, drink at my well . . . The pure Walden water is mingled with the sacred water of the Ganges."
Boston, Massachusetts
An interesting decoration on this historic site, this weathervane comes with as many legends as it does questions.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
This maze-like, oceanfront gift shop—the nation’s largest— has been serving kitsch to the Myrtle Beach community for over 80 years.
Newton, Massachusetts
This supermarket is suspended 25 feet above an interstate highway.
Newport, Rhode Island
Mysterious stone tower featured in many alternative histories of the New World.
Split, Croatia
The big toe of this towering monument to a Croatian national hero is worn from years of superstitious rubbing.
Chania, Greece
This stone tower was built to protect Crete from incoming pirates.
San Diego, California
An inconspicuous footbridge beloved by San Diego locals.
San Diego, California
L. Frank Baum wrote part of the "Wizard of Oz" series in this wooden Victorian beach resort.
Los Angeles, California
Hollywood's most famous landmark, the "temporary" sign that has stood for decades longer than intended.
Los Angeles, California
Although he donated over 3,000 acres to Los Angles, Griffith's life was marred by controversy.
Newport, Rhode Island
A single light illuminates one man's overshadowed contributions to street lamp history.