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

A castle inspired by medieval architecture is hidden in the woods of Connecticut.

Home of Philip Johnson, one of the 20th century's most influential architects.

The world's largest public collection of PEZ memorabilia.

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

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

A few stone foundations and an old graveyard are all that is left of this once thriving settlement in the wilds of Connecticut.

The graves of a Connecticut family thought to have been plagued by a vampire.

The world's largest indoor go-kart racetrack is hiding in Connecticut.

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

The once abandoned ruins of a Victorian beachside amusement park are now back in working order.

A seasonal movie monster museum featuring wax creations by a relative of one of the original Universal Studios monsters.

A former copper mine which became a truly unsuccessful prison.

A museum designed by and dedicated to P.T. Barnum in the town where he is buried.

The ruins of an abandoned 18th-century town that is slowly being reclaimed by the forest.

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

A religious-themed park filled with folk art to bring biblical stories to life that fell into disrepair and now being restored.

This small-town Connecticut restaurant gives each diner a free book from its vast library.

A miniature village lies nearly forgotten in the forest by the side of a major highway.

The kind of mixed-up place that drives archaeologists crazy.

Quirky castle designed by the American actor best known for portraying Sherlock Holmes on stage.

Ruins of a historic medical facility sits eerily by the water.

Local lore claims this park is named after a young woman who jumped off a cliff.

It's easy to forget what century it is as you wander this rustic homestead.