Quincy, Massachusetts
Granite Railway Incline
The ruins of one of the first railroads in the U.S. lie hidden within a neighborhood cul-de-sac.
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Quincy, Massachusetts
The ruins of one of the first railroads in the U.S. lie hidden within a neighborhood cul-de-sac.
Boston, Massachusetts
Malcolm X's house during his most formative years faces an uncertain future.
Rochester, Massachusetts
Haunted boulder in a front yard with a witch painted on it.
Whitman, Massachusetts
This site commemorates the former inn and restaurant where the chocolate chip cookie was first crafted.
Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts
Martha's Vineyard's most beloved speakeasy sells late-night pastries.
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Whimsical cookie-themed plaques mark the birthplace of the Fig Newton.
Salem, Massachusetts
Visit a sweet shop selling one of the first candies ever made and sold in America.
Cambridge, Massachusetts
This nearly endless university hallway is home to a unique sunset known as "MIThenge."
Somerville, Massachusetts
A unique columnar residence built in the 19th century.
Boston, Massachusetts
Dedicated to one of the darkest moments in Irish history.
Worcester, Massachusetts
This boulder with a 200-word legal dedication to God has remained hidden in the woods for over 150 years.
Leominster, Massachusetts
The proud hometown of an American legend has honored their favorite son with what seems to be a gravestone.
Princeton, Massachusetts
This massive boulder is inscribed with the story of a sensational hostage negotiation dating back to Colonial times.
Cambridge, Massachusetts
This massive World War II calculator hearkens back to the days when "computer" was a job title.
Hull, Massachusetts
Civil War Fort on an island in the Boston Harbor.
Danvers, Massachusetts
The oldest living cultivated fruit tree in North America.
North Adams, Massachusetts
More than 200 unconventional musical instruments that anyone can play.
Lowell, Massachusetts
The birth home of one of cinema's legendary actresses.
Amherst, Massachusetts
The mighty room where the poet spent most of her life is available to rent for an hour or two.
Cambridge, Massachusetts
This hidden labyrinth offers walkers some brief peace of mind.
Marblehead, Massachusetts
Ornate and macabre headstone in one of the country's oldest cemeteries.
Greenfield, Massachusetts
Locals say Williams' ghost still haunts the place where she was murdered.
Cambridge, Massachusetts
One of America's most historic homes also holds a startling literary legacy.
Boston, Massachusetts
The oldest working bell set in North America, the bells at Old North Church sat silent for their first four years in Massachusetts.