Boston, Massachusetts
George Middleton House
Historic home of a Black veteran of the American Revolution and one of the earliest civil rights activists in the United States.
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Boston, Massachusetts
Historic home of a Black veteran of the American Revolution and one of the earliest civil rights activists in the United States.
Boston, Massachusetts
No one messes with the Massachusetts sacred cod, not this time...
Boston, Massachusetts
Statue commemorating the use of ether in anesthesia.
Quincy, Massachusetts
The world's only surviving heavy cruiser has a haunting history.
Coombs, British Columbia
This quirky countryside store is known for the goats that hang out and eat the grass on its roof.
Victoria, British Columbia
An operating lighthouse from the 1860s.
Alert Bay, British Columbia
This towering totem holds the title for the tallest in the world but only according to some.
Victoria, British Columbia
This historic Victorian hotel has a scandalous history of affairs and murder.
Hope, British Columbia
Railways may have forged this quintet of lovely tunnels, but now they are open to hikers.
Chilliwack, British Columbia
Cascading outward, this waterfall creates the appearance of a flowing veil.
Port Renfrew, British Columbia
This patch of old-growth forest is home to Canada's gnarliest tree.
Spokane, Washington
Protected from the elements, these Native American rock paintings have survived approximately 250 years.
Anacortes, Washington
This dilapidated ship carcass covered in trees is a striking sight.
Port Angeles, Washington
An abandoned World War II bunker is part of a chain that runs throughout Washington.
Anacortes, Washington
On the edge of this small Washington Park, a piece of the Earth's mantle has come to the surface.
Seattle, Washington
This fog-enshrouded, antique corner store sells individual slices of wedding-fancy layer cakes from a window.
Spokane, Washington
This family-owned restaurant celebrates Native American cuisine.
Forks, Washington
This tree has witnessed nearly 1,000 years of history.
Unity, Maine
After giving up Michelin glamour for his Amish faith, one chef now makes stellar sausages in a small, off-the-grid shop.
Becket, Massachusetts
Locals purchased this abandoned quarry in order to make sure it continues to be overgrown.
Salem, Massachusetts
A simple but powerful tribute to the 20 victims of the 1692 witch trials.
Salem, Massachusetts
Visit a sweet shop selling one of the first candies ever made and sold in America.
Little Compton, Rhode Island
Founded in 1788, this Rhode Island institution is the oldest operating general store in America.
Moultonborough, New Hampshire
This store also houses a museum dedicated to the history of these small, historic community shops.