Panoramic views of the city of New Haven and the Long Island Sound, with a side of history.

An abandoned Depression-era zoo hidden just off the highway.

This "thrice-cursed" island is allegedly home to Captain Kidd's lost treasure.

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

The ancient past meets the retro-future at these dinosaur tracks that are protected by a geodesic dome.

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.

While many places make the claim, the Library of Congress says this restaurant is the birthplace of the hamburger.

An archival collection of over 2,200 case studies which includes human brain specimens and tumor specimens.

Yale University's home for rare works, including the mysterious Voynich Manuscript.

This massive redwood tree has a hole in the base big enough to drive through.

Only known mainland rookery of the threatened Stellar sea lion.

One of the most scenic stretches of road in America winds between some of the country's oldest trees.

A volcanic landmark located on an Ice age lake bed.

Massive crater in central Oregon.

Canyon walls shrouded in ferns.

Two mammoth statues inspired by equally tall tales lure tourists to this roadside attraction.

Trails through lava-carved tube-caves display sparkling bacteria and a rich history.

The deepest lake in the United States, and once the site of epic destruction that lives on in legends.

Sasqu(w)atch out!

A public fountain that spouts "health water" from a nearby spring.