Places edgeofpossibility Wants to Go

If a visit to this farmhouse feels as if you are stepping into an artistic masterpiece, you’d be right.

A century after his death, this covered bridge still calls to mind the plein air painter who loved it.

These light, hollow rolls have been linked to Acadia National Park since the 1890s.

This 19th century granite fortification is one of the most well preserved forts in New England.

This handsome giant is said to mark the birthplace of the mythical woodsman and even had a cameo in a Stephen King novel.

This site commemorates the former inn and restaurant where the chocolate chip cookie was first crafted.

The childhood home of the meat inspector who would become the face of America.

The 340-year-old house that inspired the classic Nathaniel Hawthorne novel.

A lighthouse on a diminutive island was one of the first of its kind to guide seamen home.

This small shop walked so America could run on Dunkin'.

This unassuming Massachusetts residence was built with a trap door to hide escapees on the Underground Railroad.

Ice cream stand, snack bar, and time capsule of milk conveyance.

The oldest tavern in Lowell has dedicated fans of its fan.

This plaque commemorates the call between Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas A. Watson.

Three prestigious academic collections come together to create a world-class natural history museum.

One of America's most historic homes also holds a startling literary legacy.

This is the house that spite built.

The final resting place of a suffragist author.

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

This large boulder was used as a lookout point by Revolutionary War militiamen.

An actual piece of the Moon, brought down to Earth by Apollo 15.

While many places make the claim, the Library of Congress says this restaurant is the birthplace of the hamburger.

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

A lone tower rises above the cliffs in a city park, offering fantastic views of the Connecticut landscape.