Discover Reverend Densham’s Paint Patch in Warleggan, England: The tale of this reverend and his parish is colorful in many a way.
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Dr. Bob’s Folk Art
Discover Dr. Bob's Folk Art in New Orleans, Louisiana: Colorful, cheeky signs spill out of legendary New Orleans folk artist Dr. Bob's Bywater studio warning you to "Be Nice—Or Leave.".
Imagine Museum
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Floridian Social Club
Discover Floridian Social Club in St. Petersburg, Florida: From printing money to live music, this Beaux-Arts style building has had many identities over the last century.
Fairgrounds St. Pete
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Thornborough Henges
Discover Thornborough Henges in West Tanfield, England: This collection of ancient structures makes up part of the largest group of prehistoric earthworks in Britain.
Michael Ende Kurkpark (Michael Ende Park)
Discover Michael Ende Kurkpark (Michael Ende Park) in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany: A park dedicated to the titular writer filled with references to his work.
Paragon Carousel
Discover Paragon Carousel in Hull, Massachusetts: The last remaining attraction from Paragon Park.
Jungle Park Speedway
Discover Jungle Park Speedway in Bloomingdale, Indiana: The overgrown remains of one of the premier auto-racing speedways in the Midwest—and also one of the most deadly.
King Arthur’s Round Table
Discover King Arthur's Round Table in Eamont Bridge, England: Though this large circular site is now named for the legendary king, its history dates back to the Neolithic era.
The Danse Macabre of L’église Saint-Orien de Meslay-le-Grenet
Discover The Danse Macabre of L'église Saint-Orien de Meslay-le-Grenet in Meslay-le-Grenet, France: A haunting medieval mural of the Danse Macabre graces the walls of this church.
Wachusett Dam and Reservoir
Discover Wachusett Dam and Reservoir in Clinton, Massachusetts: Once the largest gravity dam in the world.
Wikingerdorf Flake (Flake Viking Village)
Discover Wikingerdorf Flake (Flake Viking Village) in Kochel am See, Germany: The remnants of a fictional Viking village film set now serve as an educational and historical hotspot.
The Art of Dr. Seuss
Discover The Art of Dr. Seuss in New Orleans, Louisiana: Taxidermied cartoon heads, unseen illustrations, and famous characters all reside in this small gallery space.
The Tridge
Discover The Tridge in Midland, Michigan: This unusual three-way wooden foot bridge spans two rivers at once.
Dodona Manor
Discover Dodona Manor in Leesburg, Virginia: Named for a Greek oracle that interpreted the words of Zeus, this beautifully-restored manor home was once home to the architect of the Marshall Plan.
Bird Memorial Clock Tower
Discover Bird Memorial Clock Tower in Walpole, Massachusetts: This clock tower is all that remains of Bird Hall, constructed by one of the founding families of this Massachusetts town.
Ahuehuete del Buen Retiro (“El Abuelo”)
Discover Ahuehuete del Buen Retiro ("El Abuelo") in Madrid, Spain: One of Madrid's oldest trees, with a long and colorful history, resides in El Retiro Park.
The FLOAT House
An architectural experiment in New Orlean's Lower Ninth Ward, this row house is capable of floating as high as the Katrina floodwaters.
Lac Salé
Discover Lac Salé in Bangoua Kouni, Comoros: Legend says this remote, “bottomless” lake was created by a curse.