Llandudno, Wales
Great Orme Tramway
One of the few surviving street funiculars in the world.
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Llandudno, Wales
One of the few surviving street funiculars in the world.
Conwy, Wales
A former fisherman's hut deemed too small for habitation is now a delightful tourist draw.
Green River, Utah
This gallery of prehistoric red ochre art lines the wall of a scenic segment in Utah's San Rafael Swell.
Bakewell, England
Seat of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire for centuries.
Halifax, England
This tallest folly in the world began its life as an elaborate factory chimney.
Eyam, England
Eyam took steps to quarantine themselves and keep the plague from spreading.
Derbyshire, England
This iconic Peak District ridge was once one of the busiest roads in medieval Britain.
Ripponden, England
The house in the middle of the motorway.
Castleton, England
Some of England's last cave dwellers lived and worked within this huge cave.
Buxton, England
This landmark Victorian folly rewards visitors with spectacular views over the Peak District.
Hope Valley, England
Semi-precious Blue John stones have been mined in this cavern system for centuries.
Manchester, England
Be on the lookout for the symbolic insect all over the city.
Manchester, England
Have a seat with the father of modern computing at this Manchester monument.
Manchester, England
This small record store was a favorite of Oasis's Noel and Liam Gallagher, who mentioned it in one of their early songs.
Northumberland, England
The first museum in the United Kingdom dedicated to this woodwind instrument.
North Berwick, Scotland
This tiny island is home to the world's largest colony of Northern gannets.
Gwynedd, Wales
A miniature Italianate fantasy village on the coast of Wales and the set of ITC classic "The Prisoner."
Llandudno, Wales
The world's largest prehistoric copper mine had 30,000 animal bones scattered throughout the maze of passageways.
Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Wales
This neolithic stone grave has been altered and restored so often its now more neo than lithic.
Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Wales
This Welsh village gave itself a ridiculous name in a publicity stunt a century ahead of its time.
Beaumaris, Wales
A holy well believed to have healing powers.
Chester, England
Mysteriously stacked storefront paths give this medieval British town an iconic style like none other.
Todmorden, England
A stone obelisk towering over the surrounding countrysides beckons hikers across the rolling moors.
Manchester, England
This tiny watering hole claims to have the smallest bar counter in Europe.