view gallery |  ONLY -- White Covered Bridge in Lancaster County - Lititz, PA
in Superlatives This covered bridge is very unique for two reason. First it is the only covered bridge in Lancaster County that is painted white instead of the usual red of the other 21 covered bridges. Secondly, it was moved .7 miles from its original location. posted by: Math Teacher location: Pennsylvania date approved: 7/22/2012 last visited: never |
view gallery |  LONGEST -- pedestrian shopping area in Europe, Copenhagen, Denmark
in Superlatives Strøget - longest pedestrian zone system in Europe posted by: ToRo61 location: Denmark date approved: 7/13/2012 last visited: 4/12/2013 |
view gallery |  HIGHEST – Broad Canal In England – Warland, UK
in Superlatives This lock on the Rochdale Canal marks the eastern end of the summit pound, at 600 feet, the highest point on the highest broad canal in England. posted by: dtrebilc location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom date approved: 7/10/2012 last visited: 11/7/2012 |
view gallery |  OLDEST -- Ski Museum in the World, Oslo, Norway
in Superlatives Holmenkollen Ski Museum (Skimuseet) is the oldest ski museum in the world posted by: ToRo61 location: Oslo, Norway date approved: 7/10/2012 last visited: 8/29/2012 |
view gallery |  LARGEST -- Lake in Iceland - Iceland
in Superlatives LARGEST -- Lake in Iceland is the Þingvallavatn located near Þingvellir. posted by: tatie location: Iceland date approved: 7/10/2012 last visited: 12/5/2009 |
view gallery |  ONLY - Place on the American Continent Where Death Resulted From Enemy Action During World War II
in Superlatives The Mitchell Monument is located about 10 miles east of Bly, OR at the Mitchell Recreation Area, in Lake County, OR. posted by: thebeav69 location: Oregon date approved: 7/10/2012 last visited: never |
view gallery |  TALLEST -- lighthouse in Sweden, Öland, Sweden
in Superlatives Långe Jan is a Swedish lighthouse located at the south cape of Öland posted by: ToRo61 location: Kalmar, Sweden date approved: 7/8/2012 last visited: 12/30/2012 |
view gallery |  LARGEST -- alvar in Europe, Öland, Sweden
in Superlatives The Stora Alvaret is a limestone barren plain on the island of Öland posted by: ToRo61 location: Kalmar, Sweden date approved: 7/8/2012 last visited: 12/30/2012 |
view gallery |  GREATEST Kopfbahnhof in Europe
in Superlatives GREATEST Kopfbahnhof in Europe posted by: luzzi1971 location: Sachsen, Germany date approved: 7/5/2012 last visited: 2/14/2013 |
view gallery |  Most Historic Spot in Michigan Mackinac Island
in Superlatives Most Historic Spot in Michigan Mackinac Island posted by: kJfishman location: Michigan date approved: 7/2/2012 last visited: 6/19/2012 |
view gallery |  Oldest Standing Hospiutal in Michigan - Ft Macinac MI
in Superlatives Oldest Standing Hospiutal in Michigan - Ft Macinac MI posted by: kJfishman location: Michigan date approved: 7/2/2012 last visited: 6/19/2012 |
view gallery |  Oldest - Existing Lighthouse on the Great Lakes - Toronto, Ontario
in Superlatives The Gibraltar Point Lighthouse began operating in 1808 and is the oldest still existing lighthouse on the Great Lakes. posted by: Metro2 location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 6/28/2012 last visited: 6/8/2012 |
view gallery |  ONLY -- Seated Statue of Martin Luther - Gettysburg, PA
in Superlatives According to the Lutheran Theological Seminary, this is the only seated sculpture of Martin Luther. The statue rests to the right or south of the Seminary Chapel, Church of the Abiding Presence. posted by: Math Teacher location: Pennsylvania date approved: 6/28/2012 last visited: never |
view gallery |  Oldest - Restaurant in Toronto, Ontario
in Superlatives This diner is Toronto's oldest restaurant opened around 1860. posted by: Metro2 location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 6/24/2012 last visited: 6/8/2012 |
view gallery |  OLDEST Continuous Church Site in Australia
in Superlatives Church Street in Parramatta takes its name from St John's Cathedral, which was built in 1803 and is the oldest church in Parramatta. posted by: jinkson location: New South Wales, Australia date approved: 6/24/2012 last visited: 3/8/2013 |
view gallery |  FIRST - Brick Church In New Hampshire
in Superlatives The historic St. John's Church was the first brick church in New Hampshire. posted by: BruceS location: New Hampshire date approved: 6/18/2012 last visited: never |
view gallery |  OLDEST - Woodframe House Surviving In New Hampshire
in Superlatives The Richard Jackson house is the oldest surviving frame house in New Hampshire. posted by: BruceS location: New Hampshire date approved: 6/13/2012 last visited: never |
view gallery |  LARGEST - Rocking Chair in the World
in Superlatives This giant rocking chair was created to attract attention to a new business that was somewhat off the beaten path. posted by: brwhiz location: Missouri date approved: 6/8/2012 last visited: 6/3/2007 |
view gallery |  Longest straight road in Australia (Eastern End)
in Superlatives This point represents the eastern end of Australia's longest section of straight road. posted by: 3l diesel location: Western Australia, Australia date approved: 6/8/2012 last visited: 10/10/2012 |
view gallery |  FIRST Motel in the World - San Luis Obispo, CA
in Superlatives This roadside sign for the Motel Inn proclaims it to be the First Motel in the World. posted by: DougK location: California date approved: 6/8/2012 last visited: never |
view gallery |  Largest - Cemetery in Canada, Montréal, QC
in Superlatives Cimetière Notre-Dame-des-Neiges is the largest cemetery in Canada and the third-largest in North America. posted by: denben location: Quebec, Canada date approved: 6/8/2012 last visited: 11/4/2012 |
view gallery |  LARGEST - World's largest bronze wildlife sculpture.
in Superlatives World's largest bronze outdoor wildlife sculpture, called 'Fierce Encounter' is a sculpture of two giant 24 foot tall wrestling bears. Located in front of Cabela's in Dundee. posted by: Lord Abercrombie location: Michigan date approved: 6/8/2012 last visited: 3/14/2013 |
view gallery |  Oldest Operating Steam Powered Carousel Pioneer Village- Minden NE
in Superlatives Oldest Operating Steam Powered Carousel Pioneer Village- Minden NE posted by: kJfishman location: Nebraska date approved: 6/8/2012 last visited: never |
view gallery |  Highest Point in New Jersey - Sussex, NJ
in Superlatives The highest point in New Jersey is a mere 1803 feet...but add on another 220 feet for the obelisk that marks the spot! posted by: Metro2 location: New Jersey date approved: 5/28/2012 last visited: 5/27/2012 |
view gallery |  LARGEST - Hochseilgarten Fulpmes, Tirol, Austria
in Superlatives GREATEST - Hochseilgarten Fulpmes, Tirol, Austria posted by: luzzi1971 location: Tirol, Austria date approved: 5/22/2012 last visited: 5/23/2012 |
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