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

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

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

Statue commemorating the use of ether in anesthesia.

Mrs. Mallard and her brood are a beloved fixture in Boston Public Garden.

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

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

The only structure left with direct ties to the Salem witchcraft trials of 1692.

A charming museum of natural history featuring dioramas and exhibits made entirely by college students.

Iconic rock formations that allow for exploration during high or low tide.

"Mock all and sundry things, but leave the saints alone."

The 340-year-old house that inspired the classic Nathaniel Hawthorne novel.

The most photographed house in Maine looks good enough to eat.

Statue in Salem of the woman who starred as the witch Samantha in the sitcom "Bewitched."

Rusty red sands line the shores of this Canadian Province.

Go inside the house that inspired L. M. Montgomery to create one of literature's most beloved heroines.

This engineering marvel is the longest bridge in Canada and one of the longest spans in the world.

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

Berthed at the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston, "Old Ironsides" is the oldest commissioned warship still afloat.

A men’s restroom became a sandwich shop.

This statue intended for children to enjoy became a minor political spat.

This headstone marks the grave of an 11-year-old boy killed during clashes in the streets over the boycotting of British goods.

Macabre headstones carved with winged skulls, dancing skeletons, and pithy reminders of impending death.

A historic hydroelectric power plant serves as the unusual backdrop for a public park.