Groton, Massachusetts
Bancroft Castle
On top of Gibbet Hill lie the ruins of a lavish turn-of-the-century estate that never quite came to be.
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Groton, Massachusetts
On top of Gibbet Hill lie the ruins of a lavish turn-of-the-century estate that never quite came to be.
Worcester, Massachusetts
This miniature feudal castle was built on a whim to honor a US Navy pioneer.
Boston, Massachusetts
The American Revolution was galvanized into serious action due to the tragic clash with British soldiers that occurred at this location.
Somerville, Massachusetts
This former Masonic hall has been turned into an art project that uses even more metaphysical iconography.
Boston, Massachusetts
One of the now-less-hidden floral gems of the "Emerald Necklace."
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Three prestigious academic collections come together to create a world-class natural history museum.
Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts
Friction between grains of sand cause a curious "singing" sound.
Boston, Massachusetts
The often-overlooked ruins of one of the first buildings designed by famous landscape architect Frederick Olmsted.
Mount Washington, Massachusetts
One of the most scenic falls in Massachusetts has a history of death and grim legend.
Boston, Massachusetts
Museum dedicated to awful artwork.
Boston, Massachusetts
Ralph Waldo Emerson spent two years living here decades before it became a Frederick Law Olmsted-designed park.
Gloucester, Massachusetts
An eccentric inventor's castle home with its own indoor weather system.
Brockville, Ontario
Canada's oldest railway tunnel is illuminated in a rainbow of color as it passes under the streets of this small city.
Jackson, Michigan
Center filled with hands-on displays served as a tribute to several astronauts with connections to the state.
Eau Claire, Michigan
A Michigan farm has hosted the fierce competition since 1974.
Leland, Michigan
The artwork honors those who are dedicated to preserving the beautiful Michigan peninsula.
Iron Mountain, Michigan
Largest outdoor staircase in the United States.
Kalkaska, Michigan
This tremendous trout welcomes visitors to a northern Michigan town with a rich fishing history.
Empire, Michigan
This tribute to a local man towers within a quaint lakeside park.
Saugatuck, Michigan
This is the last hand-cranked chain ferry of its kind in operation in the United States.
Au Gres, Michigan
The very isolated Charity Island Lighthouse has been watching over Saginaw Bay since 1857.
Port Huron, Michigan
A place for ship-lovers to watch the passage of freighters traversing the Great Lakes while learning about their history.
White Pigeon, Michigan
The longest structure of its kind ever built in Michigan.
Elmira, Michigan
This scenic overlook commemorates the tragic death of a soon-to-be-married lumberjack.