Boston, Massachusetts
George Parkman House
The former home of a Boston physician whose murder led to a revolution in forensic science.
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Boston, Massachusetts
The former home of a Boston physician whose murder led to a revolution in forensic science.
Boston, Massachusetts
Dedicated to a colonial woman who was hanged for being a Quaker.
Boston, Massachusetts
The site where Charles Dickens gave his first public reading of "A Christmas Carol" in the US.
Boston, Massachusetts
These items are all that remain from the room used by the author during his second tour of the U.S.
Boston, Massachusetts
This massive tea kettle was once a promotional stunt for the Oriental Teashop.
Somerville, Massachusetts
Earliest version of the American flag can be seen atop the hill where it first flew.
Somerville, Massachusetts
This tower commemorates the spot where George Washington hoisted the Grand Union flag.
High Point, North Carolina
This colonial cabin is the oldest building in High Point, built by one of the first settlers in the area.
Toronto, Ontario
A touching tribute to the "Wonky Donkey."
Toronto, Ontario
The Incredible Hulk, Yoda, Mulder and Scully, and many many others watch over the mean streets of Toronto.
Toronto, Ontario
A massive fossil of unknown origins
Toronto, Ontario
Canada's largest dinosaur skeleton was hidden away in storage for more than 40 years.
Toronto, Ontario
A botanically themed auditorium blooms within the world’s last operating double-decker theater.
Toronto, Ontario
A free James Turrell artwork all to yourself
Toronto, Ontario
This half-ton piece of the Alps sits at the base of the CN Tower.
Toronto, Ontario
One of the largest underground systems runs under Canada's largest urban center.
Toronto, Ontario
This buzzy, award-winning building hovers 85 feet above the ground on a dozen colorful stilts.
Toronto, Ontario
A book collector's dream, this Toronto bookstore has the world's first "Biblio-Mat," a random book vending machine.
Toronto, Ontario
Willy Wonka would love this weird half-a-home.
Toronto, Ontario
The first post office in Toronto still operates today, complete with quill pens and ink for writing letters.
Toronto, Ontario
Known as "Toronto's Flatiron."
Toronto, Ontario
This whimsical fountain pays tribute to Toronto's four-legged friends.
Toronto, Ontario
The artwork commemorates the many ways 20th-century people perished while on the clock.
Toronto, Ontario
The giant birds honor two native North American species.