A discarded movie prop that was the original monolith for "2001: A Space Odyssey."

A miniature of a lighthouse acts as a beacon for what transpires inside this location.

An architectural oddity hides in plain sight on this iconic London bridge.

This sculpture is an instrument played by the swell of the seas.

One of the oldest amusement rides in existence was a huge disappointment to its creator.

This grand old 80-foot sequoia towers above the buildings in the city’s retail center.

Neon artworks light up this dark Edinburgh tunnel.

This museum is dedicated to the most famous Irish writers in history.

Scotland's first Masonic lodge may also be the oldest in the world.

A secret garden in a picturesque Edinburgh village has inspired artists for centuries.

This is the largest cemetery in Ireland and the first cemetery museum in the world.

Inside this home, the Icelandic national anthem was born.

These steps offer a breathtaking view of one of Europe's most besieged fortresses.

A glimpse into the lives of the the Miwok and Paiute people in Yosemite National Park.

Fake rail crossings mark the site of an influential doctor's demise.

Steinbeck's old stomping grounds, immortalized in Cannery Row.

The ruins of this medieval castle in Northern Ireland have inspired artists from C.S. Lewis to Led Zeppelin.

A unique market that brings together various goods and cultures.

The world's largest bicycle shelter can hold more than 12,500 two-wheelers.

A rare and unique example of an 18th-century door latch calls this restaurant home.

A harbor town pays tribute to a heroic wartime carrier pigeon.

The location of a citizen uprising that led to a gruesome act of mob justice.

Once a train station along the Great Eastern Railway this vibrant coffee shop and bar is where members of London’s creative class mingle.

Historic church where a number of Shakespeare's actors are buried.