Portola Valley, California
Alpine Inn
The Internet Age began with a transmission from this biker bar.
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Portola Valley, California
The Internet Age began with a transmission from this biker bar.
Woodside, California
This massive redwood tree has stood in Northern California for nearly 2,000 years.
Seattle, Washington
Deep into the lower floors of Pike Place, find a date with fowl fate.
Dunning, Scotland
A mysterious monument where a woman who records say never existed was burnt alive for being a witch.
Perth, Scotland
In 1396, two Scottish clans that had been violently feuding for centuries finally faced off in a bloody battle in this park.
London, England
You can still see bits of the camouflage used to hide this Art Deco building from bombers during World War II.
London, England
A historic arboretum and non-conformist, non-denominational park cemetery.
London, England
You will not be able to miss this building.
London, England
This building contains a door only used by members of the royal family.
London, England
This plaque in one of London's oldest public hospitals commemorates the first meeting of two of Britain's most famous literary heroes: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.
Glasgow, Scotland
Inscribed on the gate are the names of 29 figures from the University's first five centuries.
Dunbar, Scotland
This giant steel bear is a tribute to naturalist John Muir.
San Francisco, California
The legendary statue-hating superintendent of Golden Gate Park is honored with... a statue.
London, England
Inside a London bookstore, a fireplace that once belonged to the illustrator responsible for a famous set of tarot cards.
Canterbury, England
Inspired by Thomas Stothard's painting of the "Journey to Canterbury," albeit with Canterbury natives.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Every New Year's Day, locals don gaudy costumes and dive into the frigid Firth of Forth.
Paris, France
Remains of Roman amphitheater hidden in a sleepy quarter of Paris.
Broxburn, Scotland
This unassuming stone is possibly the oldest Scottish memorial to the 13th-century knight.
Blantyre, Scotland
The only statue ever crafted by award-winning animator Ray Harryhausen.
London, England
Near the site where the English Archbishop was born, you can find an emblem in the shape of a pilgrim's badge.
Ferbane, Ireland
Once an early Christian burial site, it's believed the location was home to around 200 gravestones.
Glasgow, Scotland
This small memorial honors a ferocious feline and local hero.
London, England
A recreation of a sign that Charles Dickens used to see on his walk home.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This exhibit showcases the literary work of soldiers who suffered "shell shock" during World War I.