Mt Nebo, West Virginia
Summersville Lake Lighthouse
A lighthouse on this West Virginia lake started as a joke, then the forces of nature helped make it a reality.
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Mt Nebo, West Virginia
A lighthouse on this West Virginia lake started as a joke, then the forces of nature helped make it a reality.
Cabins, West Virginia
Spectacular mineral formations fill these caves, which have been used for everything from smoking meat to stashing illicit liquor.
Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland
Commemorating the landing of William of Orange with his European army on their way to the Battle of the Boyne.
New Orleans, Louisiana
This cathedral dedicated to Louis IX, sainted King of France, holds many secrets.
Winchester, Virginia
A natural spring situated on the grounds of the Hawthorne estate.
Ashland, Massachusetts
A historic pub with traditional Irish cuisine, fine drinks, and a paranormal past.
Bowie, Texas
A town pays homage to its namesake.
Magnolia, Mississippi
A seven-ton black granite monument dedicated to the memory of those who died and those who lived through the 1977 crash of the popular Southern rock band.
Manchester, England
The largest municipal cemetery in the United Kingdom and the second largest in Europe contains some of Manchester’s biggest characters.
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
This shale formation along the Appalachian Trail once inspired the third president of the United States.
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
Built in the 1850s, this church was of the first five churches constructed in Harper's Ferry.
Annapolis, Maryland
The oldest military monument in the United States.
Cumberland, Rhode Island
Constructed in 1676, this stone memorial is believed to be the oldest veteran's memorial in the United States.
Arlington, Virginia
In what is rumored to be an intentional act of spite, this memorial almost completely obscures the nearby grave of a senior officer.
Landshut, Germany
This impressive castle looms over small German town.
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
One of Gettysburg’s least visited battlefield memorials is off the beaten path, but worth a visit.
Arlington, Virginia
This "castle" is actually a limestone and quartz formation hidden along a trail.
Riverview, Ireland
The remains of a 13th-century Franciscan friary have survived multiple attempts at destruction, most recently in 1921.
Rottingdean, England
According to local folklore, this odd face on a wall of Rudyard Kipling's former home can bring visitors a bit of luck.
Clitheroe, England
The second smallest castle keep in England.
Annapolis, Maryland
Just outside the Naval Academy, Hell Point is a historical marker that could easily be the point where failed students wait for the bus.
Dalgety Bay, Scotland
Wander around the extensive remains of this 12th-century medieval church.
London, England
An ornate and disused early 20th-century building has been given new life as a fully operational structure, complete with offices, oyster bar, and a furniture retailer.
Isle of Skye, Scotland
Though difficult to access, this stunning cave has a place in Scotland's poetic history.