The watery grave of an impractical idea.

A black sand beach where glacial fragments wash ashore and look like sparkling diamonds.

Three columns of volcanic rock shoot out of the ocean.

These whimsical works of art tell the story of the city's past and present.

This statue intended for children to enjoy became a minor political spat.

A more than 260-year-old crypt built on Boston's oldest English burial ground.

The site where Charles Dickens gave his first public reading of "A Christmas Carol" in the US.

This headstone marks the grave of an 11-year-old boy killed during clashes in the streets over the boycotting of British goods.

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

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

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

Since 1929, millions have sought miraculous healing and solace from this unknown yet deeply revered Irish priest.

Massachusetts memorial to murder victim Elizabeth Short near the spot where she was born.

The classic Christmas carol was written at this Massachusetts tavern in 1850.

This tower commemorates the spot where George Washington hoisted the Grand Union flag.

This giant Boston statue of Mary is standing on a globe to show her power over the universe.

This tiny patch of arid sand sits in one of the greenest states in the United States.

This candy-striped tower is the farthest east you can go in the United States.

A rare opportunity to drive across the ocean floor.

This engineering marvel is the longest bridge in Canada and one of the longest spans in the world.

Iconic rock formations that allow for exploration during high or low tide.

Twice a day, the water of the Petitcodiac River flows upstream in a surfable wave.

The 32nd president's sprawling cottage sits on an island enclave jointly managed by the U.S. and Canada.

A quarter mile off the coastal tip of Maine you'll find the "Beloved Island" of Franklin Delano Roosevelt.