The birthplace of an eccentric alchemist and possible inspiration for the fictional reanimator of monsters.

These semi-natural waterfalls hint at the park's Victorian-era industrial past.

A leafy, peaceful oasis nestled in the heart of Glasgow's busy south side.

FIFA deemed this isolated field one of the most remarkable places to play the sport.

A curious structure built just for the birds.

Touching this 18th-century Scottish philosopher’s toe allegedly conjures good fortune.

A historic cave in Scotland once served as a hiding place for a famous Covenanter.

This small museum in a 17th-century building honors three iconic Scottish writers.

The most iconic structure in Scotland has been home to bishops, colonels, and Sean Connery characters.

These haunting ruins belong to an ancient village that once had one hell of a view.

A private selection of curiosities, carefully curated by a young Brighton local.

This ruined folly was originally built to honor a failed American state that would have become "Westsylvania."

The world’s largest magazine collection was born from a single shelf in a teen’s bedroom.

The world's smallest movie theater runs on solar power—an attraction in itself.

High Victorian fantasy created a fairytale castle out of a ruined fortress in Wales.

A hidden tunnel leads to an abandoned slate quarry that's now a secret swimming spot guarded by cliffs.

This short white tower is all that's left of Scotland's first permanently manned lighthouse.

A cross marks the spot in a small Scottish village that claims to be the exact center of the country.

The world's shortest street was created by an awkwardly placed hotel.

A mysterious monument where a woman who records say never existed was burnt alive for being a witch.

A haunting exhibit in a wildlife refuge center highlights threatened species and the conservation efforts needed to save them.

The shelves in the back of this thrift store are devoted to saving, not selling, retro tech.

Once home to seven different roller coasters, Glen Echo has undergone many transformations since its founding in 1891.

A sign marks the plane crash that caused two nuclear bombs to fall in North Carolina.