Springfield, Illinois
Abraham Lincoln's Receiving Vault
The original vault that held the president's remains still stands, empty, not far from where he was finally buried.
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Springfield, Illinois
The original vault that held the president's remains still stands, empty, not far from where he was finally buried.
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.
Lasithi, Greece
This abandoned Greek island was the last active leper colony in Europe.
Heraklion, Greece
A minotaur, a labyrinth, and a dubious restoration pull in visitors from around the world.
Blackpool, England
A typographic tribute to the many comedic greats who make Great Britain laugh.
Margate, England
Overlooking the seaside town of Margate stands a tribute to an artist's lover.
Margate, England
Grotto replete with mystical designs laid out in glued shell mosaics.
Brighton, England
The rotting skeleton of a shoreside fun fair that was destroyed by fire and storms still haunts the Brighton ocean view.
Portsmouth, England
Hauled from the water's depths, Henry VIII's flagship is preserved in this capsule-shaped museum.
Isle of Wight, England
This elaborate banquet hall in Queen Victoria's summer residence is an homage to Indian architecture, including miniature models of palaces in India.
Seaview, England
This foolish Victorian sea fort was converted to a deluxe hotel.
Ryde, England
Obscene versions of this artist's work are the most popular.
Weymouth, England
The world's only managed flock of mute swans was established as a factory for monk meat but is now an adorable sanctuary.
Bovington, England
This historic home of the author of Lawrence of Arabia, has a history of literary celebrities and monogrammed sleeping bags.
Dorset, England
This commemorative stone was erected near the first Scout campsite.
Roughlee, England
This witch statue remembers a time in England's history when fear trumped truth.
Laneshawbridge, England
This round structure dotted with portals is one of several pieces scattered throughout Lancashire.
Stanbury, England
The English bed-and-breakfast believed to have inspired Emily Brontë's novel "Wuthering Heights."
Tintagel, England
A whimsical cottage from the 1300s with a preserved Victorian-era post office inside.
Tintagel, England
It is said the legendary wizard once lived in this sea cave beneath Tintagel Castle.
Tintagel, England
A fantastic castle rumored to be the birthplace of King Arthur.
Boscastle, England
The world's largest collection of witchcraft regalia.
Kingsbridge, England
Take a sea tractor to the Art Deco hotel on the island that inspired Agatha Christie.
Newton Abbot, England
The legend says that this English rock formation was once a hunter who was turned to stone by annoyed witches.