UNESCO World Heritage Sites
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Learn about UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Discover natural world wonders, cultural heritage sites, top things to do, history, architecture and more. Explore the uniqueness of each UNESCO Site below. More stories about historically significant sites are posted regularly.
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites Top Stories
Port of Call: Discover top things to do in Skagway, Alaska
There are lots of top things to do in Skagway. It is the gateway to the Klondike Gold Rush Trail of 1898 [...]
Discover Taos Pueblo, one of North America’s oldest communities
Taos Pueblo is one of North America's oldest and best preserved communities. These lands have been continually inhabited by the Red Willow [...]
Best 10 Photos – Forth Bridge, the greatest man-made wonder in Scotland
The Forth Bridge is a famous Scottish landmark and UNESCO World Heritage Site. In 2016, it was voted the greatest man-made wonder [...]
Top things to do in Helsinki, UNESCO Creative City of Design
Helsinki is a wonderful city to explore by foot, bike, tram and ferry. Here are the top things to do in Helsinki, [...]
Photos: Colourful UNESCO World Heritage Site of Willemstad, Curaçao
Explore the colourful Caribbean Island of Curaçao and discover Willemstad, Curaçao, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Caribbean Island of Curaçao UNESCO World Heritage [...]
Top things to do at Kalaloch and Ruby Beach, Olympic National Park
There are plenty of things to do at Kalaloch and Ruby Beach. These are two of the most visited beaches in Olympic [...]
Top 10 things to do in Olympic National Park
Looking for the top 10 things to do in Olympic National Park? You will not be disappointed. Olympic [...]
Top things to do in Old Town Tallinn, Estonia
Explore the top things to do in Old Town Tallinn. There is plenty to discover here. It is rich in medieval and [...]
10 top things to do in Edinburgh Scotland
Discover top things to do in Edinburgh Scotland. A visit to this historic Scottish city makes you want to explore every nook [...]
Port of Call: Top things to do in Queensferry, Scotland
Queensferry, Scotland is a port of call for many cruise ships and gateway to historic Edinburgh, about 16 kms away. This charming [...]
Discover famous authors of Scotland
Edinburgh became the first designated UNESCO City of Literature in 2004. There are currently a total of 28 cities recognized. This list [...]
Visit Suomenlinna ‘Castle of Finland’, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The historic Suomenlinna fortress is known as the 'Castle of Finland". Visiting the castle is one of the top things to do [...]
Discover the world’s largest group of islands in Archipelago National Park
Cruising through the world's largest group of islands in Archipelago National Park in the waters between Helsinki, Finland and Stockholm, Sweden provides [...]
Discover Edinburgh Castle, the most well-known historic site in Scotland
Discover Edinburgh Castle top things to do. The castle is part of Edinburgh's UNESCO World Heritage site. Edinburgh Castle is one of [...]
Top 10 things to do in Macau, China
Travel to Macau to discover a melding of Chinese and Portuguese cultures. The architecture is a mix of European and Eastern styles [...]
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National Parks
Explore the Gaspé Peninsula the most scenic drive in Quebec
Explore captivating Gaspé Peninsula, one of the most scenic drives in Quebec. It's definitely a trip of a lifetime and a must-see [...]
Explore Mount Revelstoke National Park Meadows in the Sky Parkway
Stunning Mount Revelstoke National Park is home to Meadows in the Sky Parkway, a beautiful stretch of road that offers unparalleled views [...]
Explore Rainbow Bridge, tallest natural bridge in North America
Sacred Rainbow Bridge National Monument in Utah is a significant geological marvel. It is the tallest natural bridge in North America. Located [...]
Architecture
Explore the medieval ruins of Lyse Abbey Norway
Travel to Lyse Abbey Norway through the picturesque countryside of rolling farmlands just south of Bergen. The ruins of the abbey, also [...]
Port of Call: Explore top things to do in Warnemünde, Germany
There are many tour options and things to do in Warnemünde. The charming seaside resort has the widest white sandy beach on [...]
Explore Dragør one of the best preserved towns in Denmark
Explore the quaint fishing village of Dragør. It is one of the best preserved historic maritime towns in Denmark. The Old Town [...]
Road Trips
Discover 19 of the best waterfalls in BC
Finding some of the best waterfalls in BC is definitely worth the adventure. There is nothing better than getting out into the [...]
Scenic Byway – High Road to Taos from Santa Fe, New Mexico
Take the High Road to Taos from Santa Fe, New Mexico along the scenic byway to discover every-changing unique geological land formations, [...]
Top things to do Sea to Sky Highway, one of the most scenic drives in North America
Experience dramatic views of fjords, mountains, waterfalls and dormant volcanoes along the Pacific Rim of Fire.
Museums
Video: Explore the massive dinosaur exhibit in Houston
Explore the massive dinosaur exhibit in Houston, Texas. Discovery guide Alexander Ruff takes us on a dinosaur discovery tour of the [...]
Learn about the Roswell UFO incident, the aliens and the conspiracy
Learn about the alleged July 1947 Roswell UFO incident, the aliens and the conspiracy. What really happened just outside the town [...]
Discover 12 historic Zaanse Schans windmills in Holland
Discover 12 historic Dutch windmills in Holland at Zaanse Schans. This picturesque countryside area of the Netherlands offers a view into the [...]
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City Guides
Port of Call: Discover top things to do in Skagway, Alaska
There are lots of top things to do in Skagway. It is the gateway [...]
Discover 10 best things to do in Santa Fe New Mexico
It was difficult to pick the best things to do in Santa Fe, New [...]
Top things to do in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, one of America’s top beach towns
Carmel-by-the-Sea is a charming, romantic seaside resort town located in Monterey County, California. There [...]
Cruise Guide
Port of Call: Discover 12 things to do in Ketchikan Alaska
There are lots of things to do in Ketchikan Alaska and this guide will [...]
Port of Call: Discover top things to do in Skagway, Alaska
There are lots of top things to do in Skagway. It is the gateway [...]
White Pass and Yukon Railway one of the most scenic rail trips in the world with video
Hop aboard one of the vintage passenger cars of the White Pass and Yukon [...]
Food + Drink
Road trip to discover country goodness in Armstrong B.C.
Road trip out to the country and discover Armstrong B.C., located in the North [...]
Steveston Spot Prawn festival includes Culinary Stage
The Steveston Spot Prawn Festival and Seafood Celebrations runs now through June 18, with [...]
Explore Nova Scotia Travel Guide for all your trip planning needs
This Nova Scotia travel guide will help you discover the best there is for [...]
