Machrie, Scotland
Machrie Moor Standing Stones
More stones than Stonehenge, all scattered within a windswept landscape sure to enchant 'Outlander' fans.
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Machrie, Scotland
More stones than Stonehenge, all scattered within a windswept landscape sure to enchant 'Outlander' fans.
Rothesay, Scotland
A bay of elaborate, historic toilets are held in high esteem at this Scottish dock.
Largs, Scotland
This stately estate house features a tower covered in a bright, modern mural.
Beamish, England
Journey through this open museum where even employees remain true to period.
Durham, England
Hundreds of years ago, this lion-shaped door knocker could help a person accused of a crime find temporary safe haven in Durham Cathedral.
Durham, England
An unusual stone chair can be found on the banks of the River Wear, not far from Durham Cathedral.
Durham, England
A rather grand, but tiny, folly on the banks of the River Wear associated with a Polish count.
Matlock Bath, England
A seaside town with no sea in sight.
Whitby, England
The curious and tiny collection contains some very odd objects.
Whitby, England
These 20-foot jaw bones honor a time when the leviathan bones were a sign that whalers survived the hunt.
Whitby, England
A monument to the real explorer and bear who inspired characters in Philip Pullman's 'His Dark Materials.'
Whitby, England
The gloomy ruins that inspired Bram Stoker to bring Dracula to life.
New York, New York
This poignant display is now a memorial to these regionally extinct species.
New York, New York
An eerie diorama that captures the majestic nature of a few prehistoric-looking beasts.
New York, New York
Pulled from the rubble of one of the worst modern tragedies, a steel crossbeam became a symbol of hope for New Yorkers.
New York, New York
This sculpture by artist Fritz Keonig survived the 9/11 attacks and now stands as a monument to the victims.
Stansted, England
Thrilling and delicious complement to any dining experience.
Mansfield, England
The largest oak in England is said to have been the hideout of Robin Hood and his Merry Men.
Bradfield Dale, England
The collapse of the brand-new dam caused one of the worst floods in British history.
Bakewell, England
Seat of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire for centuries.
Ashbourne, England
These quintessentially English stepping stones were built for Victorian tourists.
Eyam, England
Eyam took steps to quarantine themselves and keep the plague from spreading.
New York, New York
A pedestrian island in the middle of world-famous Times Square emits a strange (and purposeful) humming noise.
New York, New York
A semi-scholarly approach to sex.