Washington, D.C.
Southwest Duck Pond
This lovely pocket park is one of the most under appreciated in D.C.
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Washington, D.C.
This lovely pocket park is one of the most under appreciated in D.C.
Washington, D.C.
The actual model from the original "Star Trek" series is now on display at the National Air and Space Museum.
Washington, D.C.
The most decorated dog of World War I is preserved in the Smithsonian.
Washington, D.C.
There's a 12-foot-tall replica of the Washington Monument hidden under a manhole nearby.
Washington, D.C.
This grand gothic brewery has been pumping out suds for over a hundred years.
Leuven, Belgium
Banished from town, this local jester concocted a clever return.
Ghent, Belgium
This fairytale castle was built as a show of power but was nearly torn down thanks to its history of torture.
Ghent, Belgium
An unsettling sculpture of a boy hanging out in a street in Ghent has been baffling visitors for years.
Brussels, Belgium
A bronze statue of the fictional character nicknamed "Mrs. Hat" from a beloved Belgian comedy.
Leuven, Belgium
This whimsical statue dumps water on its head to symbolize knowledge flowing into his brain. Or maybe booze.
Brussels, Belgium
A fantastical 13th-century fortification sandwiched by a modern hotel in central Brussels.
Edinburgh, Scotland
One of Edinburgh's oldest pubs hides a 19th-century skittles alley in the back.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This otherwise ordinary close on the Royal Mile constituted the end of the world for Edinburgh’s poorest residents.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A labyrinthine network of chambers with a storied past hides below Edinburgh's South Bridge.
Scotland
A pub that is literally in the middle of nowhere, but continues to do business.
Dunure, Scotland
This modern labyrinth lies in the shadow of a ruined medieval castle.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This historic pub has maintained much of its 1906 decor, including a small sequestered room for women, where orders were slipped through a tiny window.
Callanish, Scotland
The mysterious megaliths have enchanted and intrigued visitors for thousands of years.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Accessible only at low tide, the deserted island is dotted with World War II ruins.
Garenin, Scotland
Spend the night in this formerly abandoned traditional Scottish village.
Key West, Florida
A historic landmark and museum filled with curious objects representing the history of Key West.
Key West, Florida
The birthplace of American international flight service has been turned into a celebrity's microbrewery.
Key West, Florida
A historic presidential getaway on the continental United States' southernmost island.
Key West, Florida
Here’s how Robert the Doll earned his reputation as the most haunted doll in the world.