The Isle of Man is a British dependency nestled into the British Isles. This has been the official flag of the Isle of Man since 1931, though no one really knows why the three-legged symbol was chosen.  

The Calf of Man is an almost one-square-mile island separated from the mainland by a narrow stretch of water called the Calf Sound.  

In Douglas, capital of the Isle of Man, a clock to commemorate Queen Victoria's 1897 Diamond Jubilee sits in front of a flatiron building.  

Cregneash Village is a living museum where visitors can get a feel for life in a Manx village in the 19th century.  

Manx cats originated before the 18th century on the Isle of Man and are known for being tailless.  

Peel Castle, on tiny St. Patrick's Isle near Peel Harbor, was built in 1392.  

The Laxey Wheel is said to be the largest water wheel in the world.  

Two lighthouses border the entrance to Castletown marina.  

Boats float peacefully in Peel Harbor  

The House of Manannan in Peel is a museum that focuses on the Celtic, Viking, and Maritime traditions of the Isle of Man.  

A promenade goes the length of the broad stretch of beach at Peel.