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 world's largest piece of copyrighted artwork.

This parking garage was the site of what was - at the time - the largest cash robbery in history.

Stolen goods adorn the organ at Old North Church.

A centuries-old church stands as a testament to Boston's "father of architecture."

The infamous Boston Mob ran rackets from an office here in the 1970s.

This impressive Boston holy house is the American mecca for Christian scientists.

Ice cream stand, snack bar, and time capsule of milk conveyance.

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

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

Dim sum, served in a grand old theater.

Shelves covered in dozens of coffee bean varieties fill this North End institution.

Tour the dark and beloved poet's former cobwebbed basement, which may have inspired "The Black Cat."

A small town museum celebrates the history of the Ohio county that produced Annie Oakley and other famous figures.

Manhattan’s Battery Park has a whimsical carousel full of spinning, glowing fish.

This cemetery has graves dating back to the 17th century, including the city's oldest carved tombstone and an ominous cryptogram.

Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.

Holding multiple historical boats and an entire 19th century village, this New England attraction is the largest maritime museum in the world.

Public outcry led to this bridge's unique character which celebrates a giant frog battle and also sewing.

Quirky castle designed by the American actor best known for portraying Sherlock Holmes on stage.

The former home of Samuel Clemens and family remembers the happiest period of the author's life.

One man’s hobby is another man’s world of metal wonders.

The 340-year-old house that inspired the classic Nathaniel Hawthorne novel.

"Try not to knock anything over!"