London, England
Platform 9 3/4
Kings Cross Station pays tribute to its role in Britain's best-selling book series.
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London, England
Kings Cross Station pays tribute to its role in Britain's best-selling book series.
Bath, England
This picturesque horseshoe weir was first built in the 1600s to prevent flooding in the town of Bath.
London, England
After nearly 60 years, there's still a bear at Paddington Station looking for help.
Oxford, England
The beams of the New College, Oxford dining hall come with an amazing story.
Amesbury, England
Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world
Clevedon, England
Constructed from recycled wrought iron railroad tracks, it's been described as the most beautiful seaside pier in England.
Cardiff, Wales
An impromptu shrine appeared shortly after beloved "Torchwood" character Ianto Jones was killed off the show.
Monterey, California
This municipal playground was co-created by the father of one of the most playful characters ever.
Hillsborough, California
This controversial depiction of the "Founder of California" looks as though it was sculpted from mashed potatoes.
Hillsborough, California
A burnt orange monolithic dome structure perched on a hillside near Interstate 280.
Redwood City, California
A classically inspired temple in Redwood City.
Palo Alto, California
Four miles of pipelines form the model of still-functioning retro-tech efficiency.
Palo Alto, California
A humble garage, world-famous for being the epicenter of a technology revolution.
Mountain View, California
From the Difference Engine to the Cray-1, all under one roof.
Los Altos, California
The garage at the childhood home of Steve Jobs was a hangout for the founders of Apple, even if they never built computers there.
Mountain View, California
One of the largest free-standing structures ever built, this dirigible hangar is now simply a giant skeleton.
Sunnyvale, California
An Aladdin's cave of old Silicon Valley tech.
Sunnyvale, California
A giant can of fruit cocktail is all that remains of what was once the world's largest cannery.
Santa Clara, California
One of the largest Marian shrines on the West Coast stands rather unexpectedly in Silicon Valley.
Milpitas, California
This giant shopping mall still holds signs of its automotive past.
San Jose, California
A peculiar mansion built by the troubled heir to the Winchester Rifle Company fortune.
San Jose, California
The headquarters of a secretive order is also a beautifully-designed park.
San Jose, California
An extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts and mummies.
San Jose, California
The largest permanent Monopoly board makes one of the longest games even bigger.