Shimonoseki, Japan
Kanmon Pedestrian Tunnel
One of the world’s few undersea pedestrian tunnels connects Honshu and Kyushu islands.
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Shimonoseki, Japan
One of the world’s few undersea pedestrian tunnels connects Honshu and Kyushu islands.
Platteville, Wisconsin
How a friendly mining-school rivalry, two adventurous students, and 400 tons of limestone created a Platteville landmark.
Tallinn, Estonia
A bronze memorial to Tallinn’s most famous, and most elusive, stray dog, erected while he was still alive.
Wahpeton, North Dakota
A 5,000-pound fiberglass channel catfish perches on the banks of the Red River, occasionally taking a swim when spring floodwaters rise.
Southwold, England
This is a century-old World War defence bunker which was ruined and condemned, and is now restored and re-purposed as a 'Living History' asset.
Woodside, California
Nestled among towering redwoods on Skyline Boulevard, the Mountain House combines over a century of California history with a warm, rustic atmosphere that makes every meal feel like a getaway.
Marion, Indiana
Beautiful quilts displayed in the former home of a quilting pioneer.
Finnieston, Scotland
A solitary arbor with a unique pedigree.
Montreal, Quebec
This massive circular sculpture may not be a portal to other worlds, but it does inspire the mind to imagine them.
Murray Harbour, Prince Edward Island
This lighthouse has been in operation since 1881, with an interesting connection to the RMS Titanic.
Yorktown, Virginia
Some museums preserve beautiful things; this museum preserves hard work.
Yorktown, Virginia
Yorktown’s grandest colonial home still wears the scars of the siege that helped end the American Revolution.
Stevensburg, Virginia
A rare example of pre-Revolutionary war Georgian-style architecture in Virginia's Piedmont region.
London, England
The Underground railway station and its Cubist/Art Deco statue are so evocative of 1920s/30s London that one almost expects to see Poirot on the stairs.
Ottawa, Illinois
A goofy attempt to generate business for a repair shop turned into one of Ottawa's favorite tourist attractions.
Plano, Texas
The North American Cryptid Museum doesn't simply tell stories about monsters—it invites you to step into their world.
Central Point, Oregon
Founded in 1933, this creamery has produced world-class cheeses and was the first American creamery to win a world champion title at the World Cheese Awards.
Portsmouth, Ohio
One of Ohio's longest history books isn't made of paper—it's painted across the floodwall.
Hong Kong
Hidden on top of a ferry terminal is a nifty statue of three dolphins, and one of Hong Kong's best sunset viewpoints.
Iceland
A small waterfall hides in a green gorge on the walk to Skaftafell’s famous basalt-framed cascade.
McMurdo Station, Antarctica
The only place to get cash in Antarctica.
New Market, Virginia
A commemoration of child soldiers during a fearful battle of the Civil War.
New York, New York
The Pickle Guys stand as a salt-stained holdout of the Lower East Side’s historic pushcart culture.
San Diego, California
The Kansas City Barbecue restaurant also contains the original piano that was a central part of the famous "Great Balls of Fire" scene.