Less a museum than a bizarre fantasy world created by artists and engineers.

Beautiful Gothic-inspired lighthouse stands out among the run-of-the-mill striped fare on Bodies Island.

Historic town settled in the 19th century because of its convenient location along a popular coal transport route.

America's most famous museum of medical oddities is home to the remains of Albert Einstein's brain.

A layered tribute to the work of mosaicist Isaiah Zagar.

Step into a pastel time capsule where candy is truly dandy.

In which a local geological marvel becomes a quaint roadside attraction.

A failed piece of Orientalism has become the proud symbol of a community.

Where the famed frontiersman was born, raised, and survived Quaker intrigue

Maine's oldest diner also happens to win acclaim for its elevated comfort food.

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 town wears its heart on the sleeve of a smiling girl, arms flung wide open in a cheerful greeting for all who encounter her.

According to the experts at the Guinness World's Record office, this is the longest candy counter in the world.

The only structure left with direct ties to the Salem witchcraft trials of 1692.

Experience the hysteria of a 17th century witch hunt through goofy reenactments and wax dummies that should probably be burned at the stake.

Enjoy an overnight at an old haunted B&B site of the Borden family murders.

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

This small-town pizzeria won the Hollywood lottery.

How did the right arm of a 13th-century English bishop wind up in a Connecticut church?

The sweetest graveyard in the world is filled with headstones for dearly de-pinted ice cream flavors.

Cryptid lake monster honored with its own monument.

"Gnome Chomsky" was once the largest gnome in the world, but is now simply tall for his kind.

West Point’s only monument to a woman veteran stands above an empty grave.

Adherence to strict Jewish laws is required to enter this ultra-conservative New York village.