Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

An eerie reminder to the horrors of World War II.

A walkable map of the world, made from soil and stone by one man.

The site of a famous samurai duel.

The oldest residential street in Europe also features an optical illusion.

This hill and tower are steeped in legend, from King Arthur to the Holy Grail.

This granite rock face is named for the magnificent reflection that occurs when the sun hits it just right.

This rare basilica nestled right in downtown Asheville is an architectural marvel, inside and out.

This bridge is haunted by the ghost of a distraught mother.

Classy up your Big Mac with bow-tied servers and chandeliers at the world's fanciest McDonald's.

The enormous 250-room Vanderbilt mansion conceals hidden doors and secret passageways.

An amazing model of a whale's jaw bone pays homage to the region's seafaring traditions.

At high tide this strange footbridge appears to have no purpose whatsoever.

This stately monument has been wearing a traffic cone hat for decades much to the delight of the locals.

A mysterious ruin shrouded in more folklore than fact.

This bronze statue was erected to honor a small Scottish town's beloved stray cat.

A trio of giant megalithic stones in the middle of a golf course.

Ruined 11th century abbey built by King David I in Edinburgh, Scotland.

This painting of a beloved dog will be on display at the Scottish National Gallery at long as the museum exists.

This nearly 200-year-old restaurant's history includes an exiled French prince, JFK, and a very hungry Daniel Webster.

Come for the oysters, stay for the priceless art honoring inventors across history and Scotland's favorite outdoor sports.

This 19th-century pub features stained-glass windows celebrating Victorian-era "champions."

This historic pub has maintained much of its 1906 decor, including a small sequestered room for women, where orders were slipped through a tiny window.

A free public golf course hides in plain sight in the heart of Scotland’s capital.