The site where Charles Dickens gave his first public reading of "A Christmas Carol" in the US.

The often-overlooked ruins of one of the first buildings designed by famous landscape architect Frederick Olmsted.

This "life-size" depiction of Mickey Mouse as a half-lobster is both whimsical and a bit creepy, standing guard over the Boston waterfront.

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

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

The bears may be gone, but their old cages can still be found.

This impressive Boston holy house is the American mecca for Christian scientists.

The first American department store, and home to the largest operating musical instrument in the world.

Two thousand artifacts from around the world collected by one woman who loved to travel.

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

The site of Paul Revere's historic two lantern warning.

A former waterfront market is now in the center of town due to some interesting Boston engineering.

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

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

This massive tea kettle was once a promotional stunt for the Oriental Teashop.