Places Edited by halkoss

The site of abandoned cable car system provides expansive views of Tutuila and nearby capital Pago Pago.

The first transatlantic wireless communication between the U.S. and Europe took place here in 1903.

This 19th-century building showcases memorabilia from the acclaimed 1939 film.

A desert community’s history is captured by this collection of artifacts and memorabilia.

The only monument in Slovenia celebrating the famous writer, who stayed there for one night entirely by mistake.

This 11th-century Cistercian abbey was once seized by Henry VIII.

Visit a speakeasy-like indie cinema specializing in 16mm and 35mm films.

Did the word “hardscrabble” originate from an 18th century Delaware fistfight?

Try maple leaf tempura at the trailside shop that brought it back from oblivion.

This grassy field marks the site of a surprising religious conflict.

This 11th-century fortress is now the seat of Aragon’s state legislature.

This monument is dedicated to Balto, the heroic Alaskan sled dog.

Keep your eyes out for this "ghost" and walking pun.

This historic Georgian mansion contains a hidden room that was used to harbor a fugitive in the days of the Underground Railroad.

Four tons of weapons merge together in a memorial against violence.

This cannonball has been lodged in the church wall since a 1695 bombardment destroyed the city center.

A mystical-meets-modern mix of centuries-old divination decks and Pokémon cards ready to predict your destiny.

A waterfront landing pad designated for unidentified flying objects still awaits its first guest.

Commemorating the story of how a small Norwegian village escaped destruction during World War II.

The mausoleum of New Zealand's controversial prime minister.

This marker tells the story of a town’s toxic past.

Outside a historic fort stands a replica of the “tree of repentance” where criminals were publicly punished.

They founded the game company that made Clue, Monopoly, Risk, Trivial Pursuit, and Sorry!

Ancient rock-cut caves adorned with Buddhist inscriptions and sculptures.