Oldest church in the United States that is still in continuous use.

This Cape Cod museum exhibits what it claims is the only authenticated pirate treasure in the world.

The ruins of one of the first railroads in the U.S. lie hidden within a neighborhood cul-de-sac.

This dam in the woods, built by Henry Ford with only manpower and oxen, holds no water and serves no purpose.

Located in Faneuil Hall, the headquarters of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts has stood the test of time.

The nation's second-ever First Lady urged the founding fathers to "remember the ladies."

The lecture hall where Alexander Graham Bell first demonstrated the long-distance phone call.

The oldest living cultivated fruit tree in North America.

This classic red schoolhouse is said to have been where Mary and her little lamb went to school.

This little-known rival to the Library of Congress houses one of the largest collections of pre-1876 American books, newspapers, and manuscripts.

More than 200 unconventional musical instruments that anyone can play.

The mighty room where the poet spent most of her life is available to rent for an hour or two.

Louisa May Alcott based “Little Women” on her experiences growing up in this house with her sisters.

The proud hometown of an American legend has honored their favorite son with what seems to be a gravestone.

This massive World War II calculator hearkens back to the days when "computer" was a job title.

This candy-colored storybook village originated as a 19th-century Methodist campground.

A stunning garden filled with fantastical environmental folk art and sculptures.

One of two lighted lanterns hung in the church belfry on the eve of the Revolutionary War to warn that the British were on their way.

The oldest working bell set in North America, the bells at Old North Church sat silent for their first four years in Massachusetts.

An elaborate, hidden model train in the Needham Town Forest.

A former waterfront market is now in the center of town due to some interesting Boston engineering.

Historic Hull Street was actually the first street with a proper name in the Boston area.

One of America's most historic homes also holds a startling literary legacy.

Founded by the famed children's book artist, this museum spreads an appreciation of the arts through picture books.