Places Edited by Zesra

A far-flung tidal inlet off the coast of Maine produces some of the state’s tastiest oysters.

See the oldest known traditional stone-ground mustard mill at work at this Down East mainstay.

This curious and colorful space invites visitors to delve into the hidden and often mind-boggling world of caterpillars.

Since 1956, this quintessentially New England seafood shack has been boiling its lobsters in seawater over wood fires.

This massive work of art is five stories high and 120 feet long.

This Victorian home turned opera house may have a phantom of its own.

A luxury hotel constructed out of a former jail.

Generations of rockhounds got their start at this beloved, historic mine.

This store also houses a museum dedicated to the history of these small, historic community shops.

The first ever diner included on the National Register of Historic Places is famous for its custard French toast.

After giving up Michelin glamour for his Amish faith, one chef now makes stellar sausages in a small, off-the-grid shop.

From horses to stainless-steel trucks, this iconic Providence burger wagon is one of the oldest mobile diners in the country.

A museum dedicated exclusively to the lore and history of ouija boards.

Enjoy egg rolls and live music in a converted bank vault.

A 12,000-year-old bog boasting rare plants and fauna.

These light, hollow rolls have been linked to Acadia National Park since the 1890s.

This waterfront museum in Maine is dedicated to the history of the smoked-herring trade.

The headquarters in Salem doubles as an occult art gallery.

The two writers famously didn't come to blows over the Oxford comma.

For 20 years, this whale skeleton has been slowly dripping oil on the floor of the museum where it hangs.

One man's psychedelic fence is painted with his cacophonous folk art musings on the world.

In Gloucester, Massachussets, fishermen celebrate a successful year at sea by charging a lubed pole to capture an Italian flag.

Ironically this massive termite is the mascot for a company that is acclaimed for killing his kind.

This upscale streetwear store is hidden behind a fake Snapple machine in the back of a deli.