Legend says a primate-like cryptid prowls this otherworldy sliver of the Louisiana bayou.

A museum of unusual collections, mini-towns, and a half-dog, half-alligator.

Every year locals give the bear a fresh coat of paint to preserve its signature goofy grin.

A museum in England’s Lake District dedicated to the trusty pencil wants you to know the story of their World War II spy pencils.

This alley off Edinburgh's Royal Mile contains remnants of the city's seedier history.

Recently restored menagerie of Victorian-era beasts.

A headstone notes where the most famous of Robin Hood's legendary Merry Men is reportedly buried.

An open air haven for tropical monkeys in the damp moors of the English country.

Where Aleister Crowley attempted to seize the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn in a mask and a kilt.

This obscure walkway links Edinburgh’s Old Town with one of the city's prime vantage points.

A beautiful Greco-Roman structure houses a well once believed to have healing powers.

These morbid carvings remind churchgoers of the inevitability of death.

This 13th century castle is chock full of ghosts and impossibly rare cows.

A spooky juxtaposition of caves and graves gives this legend-filled cemetery a particularly haunting vibe.

This bronze statue was erected to honor a small Scottish town's beloved stray cat.

Black cat statues guard this temple-like Egyptian revival factory.

Even after the church tried to wipe the practice out, this pagan festival lives on each year in a small Scottish village.

This century-old grotesque has a mysterious history and may not actually be a rabbit.

The barrel-made lookout from Shackleton's final ship is tucked away in the crypt of one of London's oldest churches.

Huge concrete structures designed as an early warning system for Britain to detect enemy aircraft.

Overlooked by many, the two famous Scottish warriors guard the main gate of Edinburgh Castle.

This observatory within Europe's first dark sky park offers stunning views of the night sky.

A century-old tradition has culminated in a small but singular collection of feline effigies.

Summer in Scotland begins with a spectacularly wild and colorful event rooted in ancient pagan traditions.