Boston, Massachusetts
Brattle Book Shop
One of the oldest used bookstores in the U.S. has been selling antiquarian treasures since 1825.
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Boston, Massachusetts
One of the oldest used bookstores in the U.S. has been selling antiquarian treasures since 1825.
Boston, Massachusetts
This headstone marks the grave of an 11-year-old boy killed during clashes in the streets over the boycotting of British goods.
Boston, Massachusetts
Macabre headstones carved with winged skulls, dancing skeletons, and pithy reminders of impending death.
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
An interesting decoration on this historic site, this weathervane comes with as many legends as it does questions.
Boston, Massachusetts
This statue intended for children to enjoy became a minor political spat.
Boston, Massachusetts
A former waterfront market is now in the center of town due to some interesting Boston engineering.
Boston, Massachusetts
Berthed at the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston, "Old Ironsides" is the oldest commissioned warship still afloat.
Boston, Massachusetts
Stolen goods adorn the organ at Old North Church.
Boston, Massachusetts
Narrowest house in Boston.
Boston, Massachusetts
The site of Paul Revere's historic two lantern warning.
Boston, Massachusetts
The first bell ever cast in Boston was cast by Paul Revere...and sounded terrible.
Altoona, Pennsylvania
A full-service gas station known as the oldest in America.
Altoona, Pennsylvania
This dramatic rail curve was once the target of a failed Nazi attack.
Bedford, Pennsylvania
This titanic java kettle is one of the many kitschy landmarks located along America's OTHER famous highway.
Altoona, Pennsylvania
Behold the rickety glory of one of the oldest roller coasters still standing.
Washington, D.C.
A monument in Washington D.C. marks the spot from which all other roads were supposed to stem.
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
This palatial botanical garden is home to one of the largest pipe organs ever installed in a private residence, and a piece of Wood's cycad.
Middletown, Maryland
Built by the patriotic residents of Boonsboro in a single day.
Boonsboro, Maryland
Bizarre Cavern.
Herndon, Virginia
The birthplace of the Herndon Gas Company.
Bethesda, Maryland
One of the oldest standing structures in Montgomery County, Maryland.
Springfield, Virginia
The last early 20th-century schoolhouse in Fairfax County has galvanized the community and engendered a spirit of service among residents.