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

This monument on Breed's Hill proves that one of the most famous battles of the Revolutionary War is misnamed.

Sacks of potatoes, made of cast stone, mark where the iconic potato sheds once stood along the river.

Palestinian-style savory breads and fine patisserie are served with a generous side of hospitality.

A unique columnar residence built in the 19th century.

This hidden labyrinth offers walkers some brief peace of mind.

The headquarters of one of the world’s longest-running humor magazines bears a noticeable resemblance to a head wearing a Prussian helmet.

A Harvard-area eatery preserves the uncovered tiles of its century-old predecessor.

The statue of John Harvard isn't actually John Harvard—or even, technically, the founder of the school.

This cemetery served as the only official burial grounds in Cambridge for nearly 200 years.

One of the last remaining movie theatres in the country that features a rear-projection system.

This plaque is dedicated to one-half of the Magliozzi brothers and their hit radio show, 'Car Talk.'

Memorial to a beloved puppeteer as well as all street performers.

One of the smallest churches in the United States is located along the side of the road in a residential neighborhood.

The gravestone of the man who designed the plastic pink flamingo is adorned with his most famous creation.

An elaborate, hidden model train in the Needham Town Forest.

Dedicated to a college founder's alleged ancestor who was martyred in 1555.

Designed to represent the mushroom clouds the artists witnessed during nuclear testing.

A massive rotating globe sits at the center of Babson Park.

This memorial garden is the final resting place of many beloved pets including that of a famous explorer.

This art display in Dedham honors a local fish, and is dedicated to the volunteers who restored the canal.

The American author whose "rags-to-riches" stories were popular during the Gilded Age.

A small burial ground honoring Native American veterans of the Revolutionary War.

This large granite seal outside a Massachusetts funeral home comes with a surprising dedication.