First founded in 1472, this is the oldest bank in the world. Its history may explain why we call financial institutions "banks."

A serene plaza that commemorates one of the Granite State's most iconic figures.

Packed with gear and memorabilia, this museum chronicles the history of skiing and how its rise shaped New England.

A short nature trail winds through the greatest works of poet Robert Frost.

This museum on a college campus pays tribute to the Arctic and to two explorer alumni.

This tiny patch of arid sand sits in one of the greenest states in the United States.

The only museum in the world dedicated to the global, historic, and modern art of beadwork.

The world's only and thus largest collection of its kind celebrates everyday wonder through simple umbrella sheaths.

Explore the dark underground corridors of this graffiti-covered former military fortification.

A natural rock silhouette on Cape Elizabeth's scenic Shore Road, reminiscent of New Hampshire's "Old Man of the Mountain."

Abandoned Italianate architecture on the coast of Maine.

Its unique collection details the history of the state's svelte railroads.

Accessible only by boat, this centuries-old island fort never saw troops or combat.

The only remaining historic maritime signal station in the United States.

An eight-foot-long pine cone made out of 140 recycled steel shovels is an homage to Maine's state flower.

A breathtaking bridge that crosses a vast gorge over a river's torrents, and has a tale of a devil architect attached.

A statue honoring 44 continuous years of greeting passing ships.

The early 20th-century home features cutting-edge technology of the day, such as ammonia refrigeration and needle showers.

This site was once the largest ski jump tower in the world.

A beautiful Gilded Age hotel in the White Mountains with surprising diplomatic history.

Rock face that shares a name with Mary Shelley's famous doctor.

A long-forgotten Victorian swimming hole is still a fun spot for a dip.

The Old Man of the Mountain’s less-famous, but still beloved little brother is said to resemble a leader of the Abenaki tribe.

Vermont's hills are alive with the sound of music at this historic hotel.