Places sarahltait Wants to Go

A roadway designed for a visiting monarch.

This large, castle-like structure is hidden amid the mountains on the grounds of the Utah State Hospital.

This library dates back to the late 17th century and was one of the first public lending libraries in England.

A rather grand, but tiny, folly on the banks of the River Wear associated with a Polish count.

These lamps were created to expel sewer gases after an event known as The Great Stink.

This medieval manor house was equipped with secret compartments for hiding priests.

The sole surviving relic of the San Francisco neighborhood cobbled together from old horsecars and streetcars.

This colonial tavern played host to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and other famous early Americans.

A former major munitions plant that has been converted into a sprawling art space.

An original apothecary from 1792.

The final resting place of an unidentified revolutionary soldier sits behind a Virginia church.

This brick-lined pedestrian walkway was once a railway tunnel used during the Civil War.

Once forgotten and built over, this historic Black cemetery now houses a poignant memorial.

America's first federal monument.

This rare triple-jurisdiction drawbridge passes through Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.

The 72-foot giant escaped confinement in a large patch of mulch only to be reburied in the sandy shores of the Potomac River.

The site of the worst mining disaster in Ohio's history.

This carved memorial is dedicated to the miners who died working in the town's collieries.

A monument at the site of the Towner School Bus Tragedy, which lead to changes in school bus safety.

A churchyard in Ardsley houses a memorial dedicated to the victims of England’s worst mining disaster.

These medieval monastery ruins are surprisingly overlooked by most tourists.

These ruins are a monument to the region's industrial heritage, and the site of England's worst mining tragedy.

Graham Ibbesons's moving tribute to the victims of England's worst mining disaster.

This tribute to a beloved cricket umpire is a magnet for risqué pranksters.