The oldest house in Manhattan is now a museum that remembers the home's sordid history of scandals, vice-presidents, and ghosts.

A popular European tradition makes its way to the states on one of America's most famous bridges.

The world’s oldest and biggest bookstore stocking only mystery, crime fiction, espionage, and thrillers.

Amid the bustle and noise of the Financial District hides a secluded garden oasis above the city streets.

A crumbling hospital from the 1850s on Roosevelt Island.

A beautiful and abandoned New York subway station from 1904, complete with chandelier.

This 150 foot seven-tiered cascading waterfall is one of the hidden gems of the White Mountains.

The highest point in the state of New Hampshire, and while unlikely "the worst weather in the world," it sure seems that way to hikers.

A short nature trail winds through the greatest works of poet Robert Frost.

Former abode of notable poet, complete with literary references and stories of ghosts.

The ghost town that was one of New Hampshire's first settlements now exists as a park detailing its history.

A long-forgotten Victorian swimming hole is still a fun spot for a dip.

The strange, ritualistic-seeming 100+ year old basement of a New Hampshire undergrad society.

This small-town library was the first in the world to be entirely supported by taxation.

Ruins of the elaborate house where the enigmatic costume designer threw glamorous parties for New York's theatrical elite.

These towering spires and glowing walls are carefully crafted from hundreds of thousands of icicles.

This narrow canyon has been carved by the river over thousands of years into spectacular and curious forms.

Even Henry David Thoreau found this glacial pothole irresistible.

The eccentric mansion of one the most popular horror authors of modern times.

This 19th century granite fortification is one of the most well preserved forts in New England.

The first bridge observation tower in the U.S. offers one of the best views of Maine.

The second-oldest garden cemetery in the U.S. was also a college brainstorm spot of Stephen King.

Accessible only by boat, this centuries-old island fort never saw troops or combat.

Trinkets and toys lovingly handmade by maximum security prisoners.