Storelgen (Stor-Elvdal, Norway)
Storelgen, more commonly known as the Big Elk, is despite its 34 feet of height, not the world’s largest sculpture of a moose. Though it briefly held that title, it is currently outpaced by only …
Roadside Attractions
Sobrino de Botín (Madrid, Spain)
Sobrino de Botín, the oldest continuously operating restaurant in the world has been serving the fine people of Madrid, Spain since 1725. The famous Spanish restaurant was founded by Jean Botin, a Frenchman, and has …
The Torture Museum (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
The Torture Museum in Amsterdam is one of the most popular attractions in the city and proudly displays the rusted metal and rotting wood of ancient torture devices used in a time when justice was …
The Sanquhar Post Office (Sanquhar, Scotland)
Established in 1712, just five years after the unification of Scotland and England, the oldest functioning post office in the world is located on the High Street in Sanquhar, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. Since opening …
The Historic Fox Theater (Bakersfield, California)
Opened on Christmas Day 1930, The Fox Theater in downtown Bakersfield, California is a historic performing arts and community events center most commonly referred to simply as the Fox. With events ranging from ballet to …
Texas Legation (London, England)
There was a point in time when Texas was more than a state, something the people of Texas will remind people from any other state in the United States. There is one thing that Texas …
The Pabst Mansion (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
As a testament to America’s Gilded Age, the stately home of Captain Frederick and Maria Pabst has survived as a symbol of American entrepreneurship since 1892. Designed by George Bowman Ferry and Alfred Charles Clas, …
Flat Iron Sculpture (Asheville, North Carolina)
Created by artist Reed Todd in 1997, the Flat Iron Sculpture in Asheville, North Carolina is conveniently positioned across from the city’s famous 1926 Flat Iron Building. Loved by locals and tourists alike, Todd’s sculpture …
The Athens Double-Barreled Cannon (Athens, Georgia)
Designed by John Gilleland of Athens, Georgia, the Athens’ Double-Barreled Cannon is a one of a kind relic from the Civil War. The concept behind the 1863 cannon was that two small cannon balls connected …
The 16th Avenue Tiled Steps (San Francisco, California)
Tucked away at the southern end of San Francisco, about 15 minutes from Golden Gate Park near 1700 16th Ave, between Noriega St & Moraga St. The 16th Avenue Tiled Steps are an example of community …