The best place in the world to buy tinned fish.

This charming candle shop has been in business since 1789.

The world's oldest bookshop still in operation.

Legacy of the earthquake that nearly wiped Lisbon off the face of the Earth.

A pair of antique trolleys are on display at one of the oldest subway stations in the United States.

Earliest version of the American flag can be seen atop the hill where it first flew.

This faux Greek Revival mansion is a clever optical illusion tucked into a Beacon Hill alley.

The bench featured in the film with Robin Williams and Matt Damon has become a popular destination for moviegoers.

This mosaic commemorates the oldest subway tunnel and station in the United States.

A fragment of one of history’s most famous walls stands as a reminder of unity in a culturally divided city.

Nineteenth-century cabins and volunteer re-enactors offer a window into history.

A 17th-century Japanese bell brought back by U.S. sailors after WWII and later gifted as a symbol of peace.

An inclusive, climate-resilient playground honors the life of a young Boston Marathon bombing victim.

Cape Cod’s historic beacon made famous on a potato chip bag.

This steep slide at a kids’ playground went viral after an police officer tumbled down it.

A rare forest habitat nestled behind two sand dunes.

This skyscraper once housed weapons during the revolution and was the scene of two brutal crimes that shocked São Paulo society.

The pedestrian traffic signals in Brazil's teeming metropolis light up with clues to nearby landmarks.

This park feels like a lush little jungle full of wildlife nestled within São Paulo.

This singular art museum in São Paulo is unique inside and out.

This giant mural of Santa Muerte in downtown São Paulo reminds passersby of their own mortality.

The first bridge observation tower in the U.S. offers one of the best views of Maine.

Abandoned Italianate architecture on the coast of Maine.

A bronze sculpture in the heart of Portland represents Maine’s most defining industry.