New Haven, Connecticut
Skull and Bones Tomb
The headquarters of the famous Yale society.
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New Haven, Connecticut
The headquarters of the famous Yale society.
Groton, Connecticut
This small-town pizzeria won the Hollywood lottery.
Stonington, Connecticut
Holding multiple historical boats and an entire 19th century village, this New England attraction is the largest maritime museum in the world.
Newport, Rhode Island
Three and a half miles of cliffs, rocky beaches, Gilded Age mansions and 40 Steps to nowhere in particular.
Newport, Rhode Island
An unexpected Easter egg lurks in the background of a cherub wall relief at the Breakers mansion.
Boston, Massachusetts
The world's largest piece of copyrighted artwork.
Boston, Massachusetts
This monument on Breed's Hill proves that one of the most famous battles of the Revolutionary War is misnamed.
Boston, Massachusetts
An enormous, inside-out glass globe built in 1935.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
America's most famous museum of medical oddities is home to the remains of Albert Einstein's brain.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This beloved marketplace mascot poops money and grants good luck.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Huge masonic hall in Philadelphia with lavishly themed rooms.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This elaborate towering structure was once famed for its revolutionary height.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The sounds of the world's largest fully functioning pipe organ dazzle shoppers at a Philadelphia Macy's.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The first American department store, and home to the largest operating musical instrument in the world.
Boston, Massachusetts
Dedicated to one of the darkest moments in Irish history.
Boston, Massachusetts
The American Revolution was galvanized into serious action due to the tragic clash with British soldiers that occurred at this location.
Boston, Massachusetts
This statue intended for children to enjoy became a minor political spat.
Boston, Massachusetts
Macabre headstones carved with winged skulls, dancing skeletons, and pithy reminders of impending death.
Salem, Massachusetts
One man’s hobby is another man’s world of metal wonders.
Salem, Massachusetts
The 340-year-old house that inspired the classic Nathaniel Hawthorne novel.
Baker City, Oregon
A bronze replica of half-consumed salt lick honors a quirky town tradition.
Baker City, Oregon
This 80.33 troy ounces of solid gold is believed to be the largest nugget from Oregon still in its original form.
Penn Yan, New York
This oversize piece of novelty cookware once cooked the largest pancake in the world.
Boise, Idaho
Jail from the 19th century that was built by inmates.