Places atozenith Wants to Go

The former home of Samuel Clemens and family remembers the happiest period of the author's life.

The author of Uncle Tom's Cabin was neighbors with Mark Twain while living in this Connecticut home.

This Connecticut ferry has been operating in some form since 1655.

A castle inspired by medieval architecture is hidden in the woods of Connecticut.

Abandoned 37.5' diameter rusted metal sphere sitting in the woods.

A free display of artistic lifesize dinosaur sculptures in a backyard garden.

Holding multiple historical boats and an entire 19th century village, this New England attraction is the largest maritime museum in the world.

New London, Connecticut still holds a grudge against its hometown son who turned traitor and burned the city.

A museum dedicated to antique toys, collectibles, and nostalgia.

This historic park site contains the last remnants of a once bustling canal system.

This eclectic homestead is home to a miniature windmill and Connecticut's last tollbooth.

A humble air museum located in an original World War II aircraft factory.

The once abandoned ruins of a Victorian beachside amusement park are now back in working order.

This factory made "health corsets" that were a step towards liberating women's bodies.

A museum designed by and dedicated to P.T. Barnum in the town where he is buried.

Home of Philip Johnson, one of the 20th century's most influential architects.

A 19th century library favored by Edgar Allan Poe and H.P. Lovecraft, known by locals as "the Ath."

The New Bedford Whaling Museum in Massachusetts displays what it calls the world's largest ship model.

For 20 years, this whale skeleton has been slowly dripping oil on the floor of the museum where it hangs.

Historic seaside park featuring explorable, abandoned military structures.

The bears may be gone, but their old cages can still be found.

This steep slide at a kids’ playground went viral after an police officer tumbled down it.

Berthed at the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston, "Old Ironsides" is the oldest commissioned warship still afloat.

This massive World War II calculator hearkens back to the days when "computer" was a job title.