Arlington, Massachusetts
Uncle Sam Plaza
A tribute to Samuel Wilson, who may be the original "Uncle Sam."
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Arlington, Massachusetts
A tribute to Samuel Wilson, who may be the original "Uncle Sam."
Boothbay, Maine
Five mythical trolls have taken up residence in woods and hidden on paths at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens.
Bangor, Maine
The world's only international cryptozoology museum is host to an unrivaled collection of mysterious objects.
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
New Hampshire's first neighborhood is now preserved as a historic village with live action role players.
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Once the future of underwater combat, this old sub is now open for visitors to muck around in.
Boston, Massachusetts
This nearly 200-year-old restaurant's history includes an exiled French prince, JFK, and a very hungry Daniel Webster.
Boston, Massachusetts
This historic patch of real estate offers a glimpse of colonial Boston.
Boston, Massachusetts
These structures serve as a memorial to one of Boston’s most ambitious and controversial urban redevelopment projects.
Boston, Massachusetts
A dedication plaque on this Boston tunnel is a microcosm of a massive, controversy-laden construction project.
Salem, Massachusetts
A simple but powerful tribute to the 20 victims of the 1692 witch trials.
New York, New York
Recovered suit of a cannibalistic West African gang.
New York, New York
An eerie diorama that captures the majestic nature of a few prehistoric-looking beasts.
New York, New York
Though the case is scorched and the buttons half-melted, this hardy handheld gaming device can still run a game of Tetris.
New York, New York
A bit of retro transportation flair preserved in the world's largest department store.
New York, New York
Wall Street has a new heroine, a bronze statue of a small but fierce girl.
New York, New York
Whisper secrets in a busy station only to be heard on the other side of this acoustic arch.
New York, New York
This subterranean oyster house has been the pearl of Grand Central Station since 1913.
New York, New York
This monument is dedicated to Balto, the heroic Alaskan sled dog.
New York, New York
This whimsical group of statues is a favorite of children who love to climb all over Lewis Carroll's beloved characters.
New York, New York
This hidden oasis features a stunning view of the Hudson River and the Palisades from a castle-like museum.
New York, New York
This installation turns abstract economics into a stark, public spectacle.
New York, New York
Manhattan's deadly West Side railroad, which killed hundreds of New Yorkers, is remembered by this simple plaque.
New York, New York
A Manhattan tombstone honors a popular 19th-century heroine, now long forgotten.
New York, New York
Wooden pavers represent a 17th-century barrier that gave Wall Street its name.