This World's Fair showpiece was built in Chicago, but shipped to Maine.

A battleship’s mast sits atop a turret-like memorial, commemorating those who lost their lives in one of the precipitating events of the Spanish-American War.

Enormous crabs, bioluminescent jellies, and other amazing creatures from the ocean’s depths—some of which are in an aquarium for the first time ever.

One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.

The last remaining Shaker community still practices a uniquely communal and utopian version of Christianity.

One of the largest wooden ships ever built is honored by a steel sculpture evoking her once-superlative scale.

Every plane, auto, and bicycle in this collection is kept in working order and are regularly demonstrated to the public.

An unusually designed bridge from the 1920s was built to withstand the tides and winds of Maine.

This museum on a college campus pays tribute to the Arctic and to two explorer alumni.

Maine’s largest salt marsh hides old roads, drainage ditches, and the remains of a canal once cut through its grasses.

This overlooked courtyard and museum celebrate Benjamin Franklin's life and achievements.

Dedicated to a colonial woman who was hanged for being a Quaker.

This bronze sculpture was inspired by a photograph of Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife embracing after he won the Nobel Peace Prize.

Created by a local artist, these quirky sculptures each have their own names and personalities.

Dedicated to one of the darkest moments in Irish history.

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

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

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

The Boston square dedicated to the dark poet who was born nearby.

The early 20th-century home features cutting-edge technology of the day, such as ammonia refrigeration and needle showers.

A unique sculpture park that specializes in the huge and bizarre.

An interesting decoration on this historic site, this weathervane comes with as many legends as it does questions.

The largest living museum in the Northeast recreates life from the Early Republic period complete with costumed historians and reenactors.

This once-forgotten African American cultural hub was an important stop on the Underground Railroad.