Sacramento, California
Sacramento Old City Cemetery
The capitol city's oldest existing cemetery.
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Sacramento, California
The capitol city's oldest existing cemetery.
Rotterdam, Netherlands
The oldest statue in the Netherlands has survived relocation, bombardment, and burial.
Hume, California
The second-largest giant sequoia in the world.
North Andover, Massachusetts
The site of the Andover Witch Hunts, which ended with more witch accusations and arrests than Salem.
Reykjavik, Iceland
One of the oldest family businesses in Reykjavík serves lamb-based hot dogs.
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
For almost 100 years, this site of peace and spirituality has existed on the California coast.
London, England
Once designed as the entrance to Buckingham Palace, this structure was later relocated and stands as a victory arch.
Clonmacnoise, Ireland
The ruins of a sixth-century monastery sit on the banks of the River Shannon.
Holy Island of Lindisfarne, England
This tidal island, a sacred site in early English Christianity, was the target of a notable Viking invasion.
Three Rivers, California
These millipedes glow not out of attraction, but as a not-too-subtle warning.
London, England
Scattered throughout London are ancient remnants of the city's former bounding wall.
San Francisco, California
San Francisco's newly reopened hands-on science museum.
Boston, Massachusetts
The American Revolution was galvanized into serious action due to the tragic clash with British soldiers that occurred at this location.
San Jose, California
A peculiar mansion built by the troubled heir to the Winchester Rifle Company fortune.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.
Galway, Ireland
The ruins of a monastery that dates to the 7th century.
Tumunui, New Zealand
An immersive Māori village where you can learn history and heritage through dance, ceremony, song, architecture, and food.
Salem, Massachusetts
A simple but powerful tribute to the 20 victims of the 1692 witch trials.
San Diego, California
Built for an exposition in 1915, these horticultural displays have stood the test of time.
San Diego, California
An inconspicuous footbridge beloved by San Diego locals.
Reykjavik, Iceland
This verdant, tree-lined Reykjavik graveyard is both enchanting and eerie.
London, England
These official units of measurement—including chains and perches—lie hidden beneath tourists' feet in a popular London hub.
York, England
Semaphore saints, a golden dragon's head, and a stone carved with religious warnings all call this cathedral home.
London, England
This coffee shop lies hidden beneath a historic church.