This small museum in a 17th-century building honors three iconic Scottish writers.

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

The 20th-century chapel’s intricate woodwork includes amazing details, most notably angels playing bagpipes.

A never-finished memorial to the heroes of the Napoleonic War has become "Scotland's Folly."

This otherwise ordinary close on the Royal Mile constituted the end of the world for Edinburgh’s poorest residents.

Erected in memory of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, who was born close to this spot, this statue commemorates the author and his famous detective.

This charming old building's loose connection with the Scottish Reformer is what saved it from demolition after it split apart.

A 18th century graveyard and its astonishing cortege of macabre iconography.

The site of Paul Revere's historic two lantern warning.

3,200-square-foot mural inside Dartmouth Library depicts the history of America with images of human sacrifice, ancient gods, and other unspeakable terrors.

Where the Millerites gathered to watch the end of the world in 1844—and left disappointed.

A preserved factory in the "Home of the Carrousel" is now a museum dedicated to the classic wooden ride.

A standalone wonder amid the prairie badlands of southeastern Alberta.

Giant, natural amphitheaters made of delicate geological formations called "hoodoos."

The deepest lake in the United States, and once the site of epic destruction that lives on in legends.

Over 30 brightly painted Dala horses roam through ‘Little Sweden.’

Marking the spot where a conquistador gave up his search for the fabled Seven Cities of Gold.

This sculpture by a local artist is designed to celebrate the first day of each new season.

The grandson of a Kiowa chief created what has become the iconic symbol of a city on the Plains.

A mysterious and terrifying public art goblin seemingly meant to inspire local legend.

A meticulously restored Wichita home designed by the most renowned American architect of the 20th century.

The first "Hut" was actually a small brick building.

Created by Catalan artist Joan Miró in 1978 and made up of 350,000 tiles, this mural is the only large-scale glass mosaic the artist ever created.

This artsy public restroom is shaped like a giant john.