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Stony Brook, New York

The Country House Restaurant

Once the site of seances, this restaurant is said to be haunted by several ghosts.
Manchester, England

People’s History Museum

One of Manchester’s museums has gathered and preserved British political paraphernalia covering over 200 years.
Austin, Texas

Lala’s Little Nugget

At this Austin dive bar, it's been Christmas every day for more than 50 years.
Cape Town, South Africa

The Most Southwestern Point of Africa

The Cape of Good Hope is not quite as low as you can go on the African continent, but it's still geographically significant.
Butler, Pennsylvania

Maridon Museum

The only museum in the Western Pennsylvania region that focuses on Asian art and Meissen porcelain.
Covarrubias, Spain

Monument to Princess Kristina of Norway

Princess Kristina played a pivotal role in fostering diplomatic ties between two kingdoms, Norway and Spain.
Dublin, Ohio

Watch House and Circle Mound

This sculpture is a cross between an observatory and an earth mound to honor the community's rich history.
Gilbert, West Virginia

Hatfield & McCoy Moonshine

Sample original Hatfield family moonshine at this distillery in southern West Virginia.
Sponsored by West Virginia Tourism
Hillsboro, West Virginia

Cranberry Glades Botanical Area

West Virginia’s largest bog is home to rare carnivorous plants.
Sponsored by West Virginia Tourism
Harrisville, West Virginia

Berdine's Five and Dime

Step back in time at this historic variety store, packed with items from a bygone era.
Sponsored by West Virginia Tourism
Hillsboro, West Virginia

Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park

West Virginia’s first state park commemorates one of the state’s last significant Civil War battles.
Sponsored by West Virginia Tourism
St. Louis, Michigan

Mini Mac Bridge

This replica of Michigan's mighty Mackinac Bridge is more than 200 times smaller than its northern counterpart.
Athens, Greece

Daphni Monastery

This lesser-visited World Heritage site in Athens boasts an impressive ensemble of medieval gold mosaics.
Isles of Scilly, England

Valhalla Museum

Around 30 ship figureheads are housed at this 11th-century abbey and gardens.
Kalsoy, Faroe Islands

James Bond's Grave

This tombstone marks the spot where the legendary British spy met his end.
Nederland, Texas

Dutch Windmill Museum

A replica of a Dutch windmill in honor of those who settled in the region from the Netherlands.
Aosta, Italy

Aosta Roman Theatre

An ancient theatre in the "little Rome of the Alps."
Rome, Italy

Fontana dei Libri

A small but very fascinating fountain in the center of Rome with four books and a deer carved.
Colchester, England

'Walking Woman' & 'Man With Cup'

Two larger-than-life Sean Henry sculptures blend in with the people of Colchester's high street.
Chioggia, Italy

Vigo Bridge

A bridge to rival those in nearby Venice but without the crowds.
Manama, Bahrain

The Legends of Dilmun

Is this amazing tableau depicting Gilgamesh and Enki 4,000 years old?
Weston, Missouri

National Silk Art Museum

The largest collection of woven silk tapestries in the world.
Pozzuoli, Italy

Lake Avernus

Smack-dab in Campania’s volcanic fields, this scenic lake was once thought to be the gate of hell.
Rome, Italy

EUR Piezometric Water Tower

Nicknamed “The Mushroom,” this unique water tower has been featured in several iconic movie scenes.