London, England
A Geological Map of England and Wales and Part of Scotland
William Smith's iconic "map that changed the world" is hidden behind a curtain in the Geological Society building.
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Places I've been
Places this traveler has marked as been there.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Monument to the Scottish Parliament
A stone monument acknowledging Scotland's right to have a separate Parliament from the one in Westminster.
London, England
'Peter Pan' Gravemarkers
Two tombstones associated with the much-beloved children's story.
San Francisco, California
'World Sources of Food'
A four paneled, brightly multicolored mosaic adorns the side of this popular grocery store.
San Diego, California
Panama-California Sculpture Court
A hidden courtyard houses early 20th-century plaster masterpieces.
Paisley, Scotland
Fountain Gardens
Paisley's oldest open green space contains a rather ostentatious fountain at its center.
Glasgow, Scotland
Blackstone Chair
The 18th-century inspiration behind Harry Potter's Sorting Hat.
San Diego, California
Balboa Park Moreton Bay Fig Tree
One of the largest trees of its kind in California.
Willits, California
Cowboy Willy
A giant fiberglass Muffler Man found new life as a rodeo guardian.
Niagara Falls, Ontario
The Tunnel at Niagara Parks Power Station
A tunnel that brings more than a century of history to life from the deepest parts of the Niagara Gorge.
Perth, Scotland
Smeaton's Bridge
Several bricks indicate the various flood levels this crossing has survived over the centuries.
London, England
'The World Turned Upside Down'
Soon after its unveiling, this giant inverted globe sparked controversy and was vandalized.
Edinburgh, Scotland
James Braidwood Statue
Dedicated to the Father of the British Fire Service.
San Francisco, California
Sutro Heights Park
A hidden gem, named after a San Franciscan icon, offers spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean.
London, England
Ye Olde Mitre
Down a pint of ale where the Bishop of Ely's servants slept in 1546.
San Diego, California
The Map of the Grand Canyons of La Jolla Shores
A mosaic map made of over 100,000 tiles depicts the geological features and sea creatures that live along this San Diego beachside community.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Barnton Quarry Nuclear Bunker
Formerly abandoned underground complex to keep royals safe from a nuclear war that never came.
Glasgow, Scotland
Lion and Unicorn Staircase
This emblematic representation is said to bring the students good fortune.
Lebanon, Kansas
Geographic Center of the Contiguous United States
Small plaque marks the spot, but the true center is located about half a mile away on a private pig farm.
York, England
Shrine of Saint Margaret Clitherow
A shrine to one of England's female saints in what is believed to be her former home.
Berwick-upon-Tweed, England
Penguins of Berwick
Over a decade ago, painted penguins mysteriously appeared around Berwick-upon-Tweed for no apparent reason.
Eyemouth, Scotland
'Widows and Bairns'
A poignant memorial shows the widows and children left heartbroken by the worst fishing disaster in Scottish history.
San Francisco, California
Mary Ellen Pleasant Memorial Park
One of the smallest parks in San Francisco honors the legacy of the "Mother of Civil Rights in California."
London, England
Athena the Owl
The Florence Nightingale Museum is home to the famous nurse's most treasured possession: her beloved pet owl.
