Washington, D.C.
Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
A lovely aquatic park built by a one-armed Civil War veteran who made a fortune from lotuses.
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Washington, D.C.
A lovely aquatic park built by a one-armed Civil War veteran who made a fortune from lotuses.
Washington, D.C.
A monument in Washington D.C. marks the spot from which all other roads were supposed to stem.
Washington, D.C.
Franciscan monks created a facsimile of the Holy Land for North Americans who couldn’t afford the trip overseas.
Washington, D.C.
This grand gothic brewery has been pumping out suds for over a hundred years.
Washington, D.C.
With over 100 jam-packed rooms to explore plus elaborate tea services and events, the Mansion on O Street is a hidden treasure.
Washington, D.C.
The site of the climactic scene from the classic horror film is now a historic landmark.
Salem, Massachusetts
The headquarters in Salem doubles as an occult art gallery.
Salem, Massachusetts
Experience the hysteria of a 17th century witch hunt through goofy reenactments and wax dummies that should probably be burned at the stake.
Salem, Massachusetts
The 340-year-old house that inspired the classic Nathaniel Hawthorne novel.
Salem, Massachusetts
A collection of full-size movie monsters opened to the public.
Boston, Massachusetts
From bench to vandalism to art, this silly prank seat was funny enough to become permanent.
Boston, Massachusetts
Radical Bookstore and Community Space.
Yeadon, Pennsylvania
America's first serial killer rests in anonymity.
Wilmington, Delaware
This splendid Versailles-inspired mansion has the largest French-style formal gardens in North America.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This 16th-century house tells the city's history through old artifacts and quirky tales.
Birnam, Scotland
This Birnam-based garden honors the legacy of 19th-century children’s book author Beatrix Potter.
Glasgow, Scotland
Hidden on a cobblestone street in Glasgow, a Czech Cajovna-inspired teahouse serves as a hangout for Bohemians.
Dumfries, Scotland
An Anglo-Saxon cross inscribed with possibly the oldest written work of English literature.
Golspie, Scotland
A castle in the Scottish Highlands has been continuously inhabited since the 1300s.
Crawick, Scotland
Modern megaliths form this work of cosmic, Celtic landscape art.
Glasgow, Scotland
Memorial to the Titanic engineers that died working to hold back the sea.
Dunoon, Scotland
This ethereal, rainforest-like gorge is home to waterfalls, quaint bridges, and fairy folk.
Glenfinnan, Scotland
A close look reveals that the Scottish monument is just slightly off-kilter.
Dunblane, Scotland
The oldest library in Scotland was built from the remains of a church to hold a churchman's library.