The bones of two medieval royal lions were discovered at the historic fortress.

This marine reptile was discovered by one of the 19th century's greatest fossil hunters.

Legend says these colorful, invasive residents are the descendants of birds released by Jimi Hendrix.

A marine aquarium with an astounding variety of fish hides in the basement beneath the famous Palm House.

The incredible private taxidermy collection of an eccentric zoologist.

This magical museum celebrates the life and work of a seminal children's book writer (and occasional spy).

A menagerie of curiously bred creatures.

A much-loved local landmark pays tribute to the shipbuilding past of this area.

This windmill is believed to be the oldest in the British Isles.

This unusual geoglyph was built as a warning so low-flying aircraft wouldn't scare the zoo animals.

A giant roundabout made up of six smaller roundabouts can befuddle the uninitiated.

Model aircraft soar over 360-degree views of the countryside at the start of England's oldest road.

"The Most Wonderful Wonder that ever appeared to the Wonder of the British Nation."

This early Norman castle was the first historical monument protected by an act of Parliament.

The grandson of a Kiowa chief created what has become the iconic symbol of a city on the Plains.

Charles Babbage's proto-computer, painstakingly brought to life.

Abstract dinosaur models in London.

The collection is housed in an exquisite mansion that makes you feel like you've been transported to an Italian villa.

An extravagant western hotel where every floor is the "ground floor."

Andy Griffith's hometown has made itself up to look like the fictional town of Mayberry.

The record holder for the world’s largest peach.

The world's largest fire hydrant is supposedly tornado-proof.

This titanic steel chain linking two buildings was installed without permission but instantly beloved.

This North Carolina grave is the final resting place of the world's most famous conjoined twins.