Alton, New Hampshire
Alton Bay Seaplane Base
A stretch of New Hampshire lake water is the only ice runway in the lower 48 states that is FAA-approved.
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Alton, New Hampshire
A stretch of New Hampshire lake water is the only ice runway in the lower 48 states that is FAA-approved.
Meredith, New Hampshire
This smiling statue memorializes local cartoonist Bob Montana and his legendary creation.
Boston, Massachusetts
Interactive museum complete with costumed re-enactors and the only known surviving chest from the Boston Tea Party.
Hingham, Massachusetts
Oldest church in the United States that is still in continuous use.
Worcester, Massachusetts
This storied spot with a vintage Art Deco vibe has been serving Coney Island-style hot dogs for over 100 years
North Andover, Massachusetts
The site of the Andover Witch Hunts, which ended with more witch accusations and arrests than Salem.
Boston, Massachusetts
One of the now-less-hidden floral gems of the "Emerald Necklace."
Owls Head, Maine
Every plane, auto, and bicycle in this collection is kept in working order and are regularly demonstrated to the public.
Boston, Massachusetts
Site of the first World Series
Providence, Rhode Island
This 3,500 pound obelisk was constructed with more than 1,000 reclaimed guns.
Boston, Massachusetts
The world's largest piece of copyrighted artwork.
Chester, New Hampshire
The gravestones in this historic cemetery are carved with mysterious faces.
Bridgeport, Connecticut
This monument commemorates an aeronaut who allegedly flew a plane before the Wright brothers.
Boston, Massachusetts
A beacon atop a downtown building provides Bostonians with weather forecasts and baseball news.
Boston, Massachusetts
A dedication plaque on this Boston tunnel is a microcosm of a massive, controversy-laden construction project.
Hooksett, New Hampshire
After the state would not recreate this beloved rock formation, three New Hampshire brothers took things into their own hands.
Manchester, New Hampshire
Not one, but two of Frank Lloyd Wright's architectural masterpieces nestled on the same street.
Brooklyn, New York
A wooden rollercoaster that still delivers a thrill.
Brooklyn, New York
New York's southernmost subway station is whimsically wavy.
Brooklyn, New York
One of the most enjoyable bits of history at Coney Island and “the most romantic ride in the world.”
Freeport, Maine
When the town wouldn't allow the fast-food behemoth to build a new restaurant, they put one inside an 1850 home.
Port Clyde, Maine
Forrest Gump ran past this iconic Maine lighthouse in his cinematic cross-country journey.
Boston, Massachusetts
This massive tea kettle was once a promotional stunt for the Oriental Teashop.
Boston, Massachusetts
One of the last remaining World War II Victory Gardens in the U.S. is quietly growing across from Fenway Park.