New Haven, Connecticut
The Taft Chair at Woolsey Hall
An extra-wide chair built to accommodate the former president's big behind.
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New Haven, Connecticut
An extra-wide chair built to accommodate the former president's big behind.
Middletown, Connecticut
A reliquary of pop culture marvels, including the world's largest (and most terrifying) Jack-in-the-Box.
Lacey Township, New Jersey
A unusual sanctuary for abused and exotic animals in South Jersey.
Hamilton Township, New Jersey
A unique sculpture park that specializes in the huge and bizarre.
Hope, New Jersey
Local lore claims this park is named after a young woman who jumped off a cliff.
Independence Township, New Jersey
This ominously named New Jersey street seems to be attracting over-the-top legends of its own making.
Warwick, New York
Six peaceful acres in a residential neighborhood dedicated to art and peace.
Hardwick, New Jersey
This scout retreat, still in use today, was the filming location for the original “Friday the 13th” film.
Sandyston, New Jersey
Whimsical artist house in the New Jersey woods.
Hamburg, New Jersey
Once in a state of dilapidation, this candy-inspired fortress is now being revived.
Holmdel, New Jersey
Where the embers of the Big Bang were first detected.
Hamilton Township, New Jersey
These 20-foot sculptures will help guide you from the local train station to the local sculpture garden.
Princeton, New Jersey
One man's lifelong obsession with death.
Matawan, New Jersey
The creek where a shark wreaked terror upon New Jersey, and served as the inspiration for "Jaws."
Princeton, New Jersey
The final resting place of many of New Jersey's most famous residents, including U.S. history's most in-vogue antagonist, Aaron Burr.
Rocky Hill, Connecticut
The ancient past meets the retro-future at these dinosaur tracks that are protected by a geodesic dome.
Charlestown, Rhode Island
250-year-old farm now features sculptures, a petting zoo and a hippy-bazaar.
Stonington, Connecticut
How did the right arm of a 13th-century English bishop wind up in a Connecticut church?
East Lyme, Connecticut
With some 500,000 books across five buildings, this bookstore is a reader's paradise.
Hartsdale, New York
The first pet cemetery in the United States.
Beacon, New York
Collapsing castle on the Hudson river was once the storage site of military surplus business.
New Haven, Connecticut
Connecticut grave of the woman responsible for the Winchester Mystery House in California.
Stratford, Connecticut
The intriguing personal collection of a professional demon-chaser.
Oyster Bay, New York
Some of the earliest burial grounds of New York State are to be found hidden away in this quaint town.