What was once a true peninsula has now been filled in, causing the water to recede and leaving many streetside "waterfronts" and landlocked "islands."

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

Millions of numbers carved in glass represent the tattoos forced upon victims.

Tragedy on Little Brewster Island memorialized.

This landmark cemetery in Boston was created more than 300 years ago.

The site of one of the strangest disasters in history—a wave of deadly molasses traveling at 35 mph.

Dedicated to one of the darkest moments in Irish history.

Historic Hull Street was actually the first street with a proper name in the Boston area.

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

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

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

American revolutionaries and British soldiers alike are buried here in the fourth-ever cemetery in Boston.

Designed to honor all those that work as nurses around the globe.

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

Around 160 years ago, this spot marked the location of a wharf along the shores of the Charles River.

The bears may be gone, but their old cages can still be found.

A beacon atop a downtown building provides Bostonians with weather forecasts and baseball news.

The site of the Andover Witch Hunts, which ended with more witch accusations and arrests than Salem.

A three-piece musical sculpture installed between the subway tracks at Kendall Station near MIT.

One of the now-less-hidden floral gems of the "Emerald Necklace."

From bench to vandalism to art, this silly prank seat was funny enough to become permanent.

A classic roadside attraction on Vermont's historic Route 5.

A former zoo turned public park, where visitors can hang out in the old animal cages.

A stunning garden filled with fantastical environmental folk art and sculptures.