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Scotland

Poltalloch House

The ruins of this 19th-century Scottish Baronial mansion reflect the architectural heritage and history of Scotland's aristocracy.
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Toronto, Ontario

First Toronto Post Office

The first post office in Toronto still operates today, complete with quill pens and ink for writing letters.
Herman Purrmann the German Added by Herman Purrmann the German
Victoria, Malta

Villa Rundle Gardens Musical Benches

Listen to Malta’s musical heritage while relaxing in the park.
Dark Nebula Deluxe Added by Dark Nebula Deluxe
Selb, Germany

Porzellangässchen (Porcelain Alley)

A unique public space where the walkway is paved with thousands of porcelain tiles.
Herman Purrmann the German Added by Herman Purrmann the German
Aspen, Colorado

John Denver Sanctuary

Fill up your senses in this beautiful riverside garden, dedicated to the works of singer-songwriter John Denver.
mikewalker Added by mikewalker
Boundary County, Idaho

Good Grief

Population: three people, two dogs, and one old grouch.
Added by CrabSauce
Pocahontas, Virginia

Pocahontas Exhibition Coal Mine

A literal in-depth look at one of the United States' most cherished coal mines and the questionable working conditions of its laborers
apbreuhan Added by apbreuhan
Banff, Alberta

Cave and Basin National Historic Site

The natural hot spring that was integral to the creation of Canada's first national park.
Added by Ashawnta
Uummannaq, Greenland

Santa's House

Danish children are taught that Santa lives in Greenland, at this exact cabin.
Added by CrabSauce
Washington, D.C.

Lincoln Book Tower

A three-story tower of books about Abraham Lincoln is one of the more unusual monuments to the president.
satxwdavis Added by satxwdavis
Washington, D.C.

Waldseemüller’s 1507 World Map

This groundbreaking 16th-century map is known as "America's birth certificate."
Added by dczippy
Washington, D.C.

Library Of Congress Gutenberg Bible

One of the three perfect vellum copies of this historic book known to exist is on display in a specially-designed case.
Added by blimpcaptain
Washington, D.C.

Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum

Before founding the American Red Cross, Clara Barton had a tremendous humanitarian impact by locating thousands of missing soldiers.
R Stemple Added by R Stemple
Washington, D.C.

Titanic Memorial

This lonely waterfront memorial to the men of the Titanic was erected by the "Women of America."
Added by stichocorys
Ilulissat, Greenland

Ilulissat Icefjord Center

A remote Arctic museum focusing on the science of icebergs and the archaeology of an ancient Inuit settlement which lies just outside its doors.
The Detour Effect Added by The Detour Effect
Rochester, New York

1872 Monument

A bronze ballot box stands at the spot where Susan B. Anthony voted illegally.
AaronNetsky Added by AaronNetsky
New Orleans, Louisiana

Tiny Tombs

In a city famous for its cemeteries, it's no wonder these are easy to overlook—they clock in at just a few inches tall.
Added by tjgallier504
Lindsborg, Kansas

1904 World's Fair Swedish Pavilion

A preserved relic of the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair and a center of Swedish American Culture.
adampracht Added by adampracht
Portland, Maine

'Pinecone'

An eight-foot-long pine cone made out of 140 recycled steel shovels is an homage to Maine's state flower.
Added by carofine
Urbana, Maryland

Wingless Gulfstream of Urbana

Not all airplanes are found in hangars or on runways, but this wayward fuselage seems out of place in its odd rural resting place.
Added by blimpcaptain
Oxford, Massachusetts

Clara Barton Birthplace Museum

This historic home and museum celebrates the life story of the female founder of the American Red Cross.
TheDiscoveryService Added by TheDiscoveryService
Rockland, Maine

Project Puffin Visitor Center

Learn about the history and hopeful future of Maine’s nesting birds at this interactive Audubon facility.
Sponsored by Visit Maine
Added by traceywilson
Badrshein, Egypt

South Pavilion Graffiti

The oldest tourist graffiti in the world helped archaeologists identify the Pyramid of Djoser.
Fred Cherrygarden Added by Fred Cherrygarden
Chanute, Kansas

Center of Google Earth Mural

A Google software engineer's Easter egg led to what may be the world's most unusual saved screenshot.
Added by ianlefk