The fountain marks the area where hundreds of accused witches were burned at the stake.

A quartet of brightly colored mythical beasts stand sentry at this gateway.

Touching this 18th-century Scottish philosopher’s toe allegedly conjures good fortune.

A sweet symbol marks the place where torturous executions were once carried out.

Near the former site of numerous witch burnings, this lavish Edinburgh mainstay pays homage to Scotland's brutal history.

This centuries-old pub boasts a collection of more than 4,500 snippets of neckties from around the world.

The only surviving choragic monument is a trophy awarded in 334 BC for the winning dramatic chorus.

This Wall Street bar was once a hub of revolutionary activity where Washington famously bid farewell to his troops.

The façade of this building looks like a bingo board, but it's really a giant clock by a famed graphic designer.

Manhattan's lighthouse, erected at the insistence of the unsinkable Molly Brown.

A museum that cashes in on its infamous little people while teaching you a thing or two about the Irish fey.

This supermarket offers shoppers a window into the past alongside their groceries.

The gorgeous library at Trinity College is home to remarkable treasures of Irish identity.

Time travel with sweets across history at this research-based candy store.

Built in the 1850s, this church was of the first five churches constructed in Harper's Ferry.

An eponymous directional signpost erected by the first president of the United States.

Extraordinary objects lurk in this quintessential regional museum.

Chewing gum tycoon's memorial lies perched over wife's botanical gardens on Santa Catalina Island.

An unexpected connection to Chicago awaits visitors on an island just off the California coast.

These four islands right offshore have waterfalls, colorful lights, fancy buildings, and a secret purpose.

The awe-inspiring ship from the golden era of cruising has an incomparable history and a reputation as one of the world’s most haunted places.

A diverse, expansive nature preserve in northeastern Kansas.

This artsy public restroom is shaped like a giant john.

Self-built house and sculpture park where the creator can still be seen in a glass coffin.