This vintage short line in Amish country runs passenger steam train excursions and still hauls freight.

Generations of rockhounds got their start at this beloved, historic mine.

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

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

Come for the gun-toting hillbilly madman, stay for the ice-cream loving basketball bears.

Discovered by cows, these upstate New York show caves are presented with a healthy dose of psychedelic folk art.

The world's longest known cave system.

The abandoned ruins of America's first private zoo are open for exploration in the Catskills.

Elvis's own personal tropical hideaway.

This Memphis recording studio launched the careers of Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, and Elvis Presley.

Every day a troupe of pampered water fowl walk the red carpet to their favorite fountain.

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

The US Navy's only submarine museum is also home to the world's first nuclear submarine.

Ruins of a historic medical facility sits eerily by the water.

This classic steam-powered train takes tourists on a nostalgic trip around the Connecticut River Valley.

This opera house along the banks of the Connecticut River has two Tony Awards to its credit but it’s never staged a single opera.

Panoramic views of the city of New Haven and the Long Island Sound, with a side of history.

The world's largest public collection of PEZ memorabilia.

This "thrice-cursed" island is allegedly home to Captain Kidd's lost treasure.

This park is home to a massive bird sanctuary. And maybe buried treasure!

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

Quirky castle designed by the American actor best known for portraying Sherlock Holmes on stage.

Yo, Adrian!

The world’s first penitentiary, meant to be humane, drove men insane.