Cambridge, Massachusetts
Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments Mark I
This massive World War II calculator hearkens back to the days when "computer" was a job title.
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Cambridge, Massachusetts
John Harvard 'Statue of Three Lies'
The statue of John Harvard isn't actually John Harvard—or even, technically, the founder of the school.
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Harvard Museum of Natural History
Three prestigious academic collections come together to create a world-class natural history museum.
Boston, Massachusetts
Site of the Great Brinks Robbery
This parking garage was the site of what was - at the time - the largest cash robbery in history.
Boston, Massachusetts
Memorial for Boston Light Keepers
Tragedy on Little Brewster Island memorialized.
Salem, Massachusetts
Salem Witch Board Museum
A museum dedicated exclusively to the lore and history of ouija boards.
Bucksport, Maine
Northeast Historic Film
A restored historic movie theater is the perfect place for a regional film archive.
London, England
Café in the Crypt
This coffee shop lies hidden beneath a historic church.
New York, New York
The Oldest Fence in New York
Built hundreds of years ago this downtown iron barrier once protected a much despised king.
New York, New York
St. George's Syrian Catholic Church
This vacant church in the Financial District was once the heart of New York's first Syrian immigrant community.
New York, New York
Preserved Remnants of 17th Century New York
Under a glass sidewalk lie the remains of some of Manhattan's oldest buildings.
New York, New York
Survivor Tree
The last living thing to come out of the rubble after 9/11 is now a symbol of hope and resilience.
New York, New York
The Cross at Ground Zero
Pulled from the rubble of one of the worst modern tragedies, a steel crossbeam became a symbol of hope for New Yorkers.
New York, New York
Fearless Girl Statue
Wall Street has a new heroine, a bronze statue of a small but fierce girl.
Permanently Closed
Christchurch, New Zealand
Christchurch Basilica
The ruins of New Zealand's largest classical-style church.
Wellington, New Zealand
Weta Cave
Inside this faux cave, visitors can learn how some of their favorite fantasy characters were created.
Springfield, New Zealand
Springfield Doughnut
A giant doughnut was given to the small New Zealand town of Springfield to promote "The Simpsons Movie."
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
Takapō (Lake Tekapo)
A perfect turquoise lake colored with glacier dust.
Matamata, New Zealand
Hobbiton
This sheep farm has been forever transformed since being built for “The Hobbit” film series.
Norway, Maine
Weary Club
This 90-year-old building is home to possibly the most New Englandy social club in existence.
Woodstock, Maine
The World's Largest Telephone
A giant telephone commemorates the last "crank" call ever made in the U.S.
Bethel, Maine
Maine Mineral & Gem Museum
A showcase of geologic history is home to one of the largest collection of lunar meteorites on Earth.
Poland, Maine
Maine State Building
This World's Fair showpiece was built in Chicago, but shipped to Maine.
Manitou Springs, Colorado
Manitou Mineral Springs
There are eight natural springs around town, each with a slightly different taste.
