An abandoned theme park with a strange and tumultuous past.

Roaming bison and a spectacular view at the highest point in Nebraska.

Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.

The little-known second castle that William the Conqueror built in York.

This network of narrow, medieval passages has the most delightful name.

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

This Victorian-era public house has set the standard for pub-style elegance for over a hundred years.

Northern Ireland's Brobdingnagian stepping stones.

The only monument to name all of the passengers and crew who died on the RMS Titanic.

For part of the year, this innovative greenhouse is painted white to keep the plants from getting scorched.

The first geometric self-supporting spiral stairs in Britain are a truly beautiful sight.

The sculpture of the deceased cockatoo flops atop its personal plinth.

The "lost friend” is the most famous of the six moai statues that were removed from Easter Island.

These official units of measurement—including chains and perches—lie hidden beneath tourists' feet in a popular London hub.

A statue marks the exact spot where The Boy Who Never Grows Up made his first literary appearance.

Eighty million natural history specimens call this gargantuan museum home.

Kings Cross Station pays tribute to its role in Britain's best-selling book series.

This ornate Victorian marketplace was the setting for Diagon Alley and the Leaky Cauldron in the Harry Potter films.

The television series' iconic giant foot was borrowed from this classical painting.

A hotel with a rich Wild West history of miners and bootleggers.

This former tuberculosis research hospital endeavored to cure the dreaded disease with fresh air and positive attitudes.

The start of the group that straightened the teeth of a nation.

Air Force Academy Chapel made of 100 identical tetrahedrons works to inspire those of all religions.

Gleaming self-built castle towers made from beer cans and inspired by "Vitamin Mary Jane."