Of course, this is not the rock of notoriety in these parts, but Dighton Rock is famous for its own reasons; still, it goes nearly unnoticed. For the majority of its life, Dighton Rock has passed its time resting in Taunton River. Giving this rock its claim to fame is one side, in its entirety, …
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The Mapparium – Boston, Massachusetts
Back before there was anything four-dimensional in this world, The Mapparium existed. Imagine a large, hollow glass ball, encased inside a building with lights illuminating all sides, with a fancy glass footbridge traversing through its middle. The glass of the ball – stained glass – a map of the world. The Mapparium was an amazing …
Salina Turda Salt Mine & Amusement Park – Turda, Romania
Turda, Romania is the home of one of the world’s oldest salt mines. More than 2000 years of history lie within the depths of one of the world’s most incredible natural attractions. Today, nestled inside of the salt mine is a different kind of attraction. Ready to take the plunge? About 400 feet or so? …
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Ranakpur Jain Temple – Pali District – Rajasthan, India
Deep in the Pali District, there are lush green valleys, and deep in the mist of surrounding mountain ranges is a village, Ranakpur. Of all of the temple complexes throughout India, Ranakpur Jain is one of the largest and perhaps most important of all. The temple complex covers an area of almost 50,000 square feet, …
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Lopez Village – Lopez Island – San Juan Islands, Washington
Located in the San Juan Islands of Washington State, Lopez Island doesn’t remind most of an island at all – yet the escape here is well worth it. Driving or cycling through the rolling hills of Lopez Village on the island of the same name illustrates the island’s beginnings, with original farms and orchards that …
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St Pierre and Miquelon – France
Recently it has been discovered that the archipelago of St Pierre and Miquelon, located just off the western coast of France, was used as a basecamp of sorts for more than 8000 years by the native peoples who inhabited this region, such as the Beothuk and Paleo Eskimos. The islands have a rich heritage and …