Kyoto, Japan
Ichijo Modoribashi Bridge
The “bridge of return” is haunted by a myriad of legends, from ghosts to demons to nuptial superstitions.
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Kyoto, Japan
The “bridge of return” is haunted by a myriad of legends, from ghosts to demons to nuptial superstitions.
Arjang, Sweden
This giant wooden sculpture is based on local folklore and is said to be "possibly" Sweden's largest troll.
Provincetown, Massachusetts
Provincetown's night owls flock to this 52-year-old pizza joint.
Paducah, Kentucky
A 22-foot stainless steel quilting needle pays tribute to a local connection to fiber arts.
Provincetown, Massachusetts
P-town goes wild for the malassadas at this 87-year-old institution.
Whitchurch, England
The site of an early Arthurian battle and the dwelling-place of prehistoric people and (possibly) an ancient race of giants.
Columbia Falls, Montana
Crystal clear, drinkable mountain spring water by the side of the road.
Vienna, Austria
A mechanical clock built in 1914, with a rotation of 12 historical figures on its face.
Faringdon, England
The eccentricities of a former lord include painted pigeons of his manor house, a series of pointless plaques, and a folly built simply to peeve the public.
Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka
Beautiful and terrifying masks displayed in the island’s only mask library.
Dothan, Alabama
This tiny, triangular block has held the world record since 1964.
Funabashi, Japan
The remains of a prehistoric settlement with a museum showcasing fascinating archaeological finds next to modern artworks.
Potsdam, Germany
The site of the original experiment that would be used to disprove the theory of luminiferous ether.
Rennes, France
Like the monarchs in its home country, this sculpture keeps losing its head.
Puerto Nariño, Colombia
From pink dolphins to underwater cities, this museum explores the unseen, mythical world of the Amazon river.
Hinesville, Georgia
An abandoned putt putt golf course nestled hidden next to one of the local water towers and a local veterinarian.
San Juan, Puerto Rico
A park where people have been going to feed friendly pigeons since the 18th century
Krakow, Poland
A Soviet era flat that refused to conform to the dull gray standards.
Cripple Creek, Colorado
Meet Rita the Rock Planter, one of Danish sculptor Thomas Dambo's enormous wooden trolls.
Steinbach, Manitoba
The only fully operational windmill in Canada.
Boothbay, Maine
Five mythical trolls have taken up residence in woods and hidden on paths at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens.
Lander, Wyoming
This canyon is named for a unique geologic formation where the river vanishes underground near the mouth of the canyon and reappears farther down.
Godstone, England
A pirate is laid to rest at St. Nicholas Church.
Fukuoka, Japan
It is rumored that if you spot this little golden frog hiding in plain sight, good luck will come your way.