Places happygrim Wants to Go

Berthed at the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston, "Old Ironsides" is the oldest commissioned warship still afloat.

Life-size bronzes of the Grinch, Cat in the Hat, Yertle the Turtle, Sam-I-Am, and the Lorax—and the author himself.

The site of one of the strangest disasters in history—a wave of deadly molasses traveling at 35 mph.

Experience the hysteria of a 17th century witch hunt through goofy reenactments and wax dummies that should probably be burned at the stake.

The ruins of a Massachusetts prison farm can still be found crumbling the woods of a state park.

The American Revolution was galvanized into serious action due to the tragic clash with British soldiers that occurred at this location.

A historic bridge with a lovely acoustic anomaly.

A New England ghost town features a trail of boulders etched with intriguing life lessons.

35,000 grape hyacinths flow like water down a garden hill.

Memorial of the Salem witchcraft hysteria in the town of Danvers, where it all began.

This former Masonic hall has been turned into an art project that uses even more metaphysical iconography.

A museum dedicated to the quirky and colorful world created by Springfield's favorite son.

Unlike other abandoned asylums this empty institution welcomes visitors, just don't go in the buildings.

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

The headquarters in Salem doubles as an occult art gallery.

The walkable ruins of an 19th century hotel, destroyed in a horse cremation gone wrong.

Friction between grains of sand cause a curious "singing" sound.

One of the most scenic falls in Massachusetts has a history of death and grim legend.

Macabre headstones carved with winged skulls, dancing skeletons, and pithy reminders of impending death.

A collection of full-size movie monsters opened to the public.

An eccentric inventor's castle home with its own indoor weather system.

The Boston square dedicated to the dark poet who was born nearby.

A morbid secret lies hidden within the beautiful walls of the Boston Athenaeum.

Enjoy an overnight at an old haunted B&B site of the Borden family murders.