Though a proud Texan, the 41st President of the United States started life in the suburbs of Boston.

The world's only teal arches exist in a city that cares more about its aesthetic than an Instagram influencer.

The Old Man of the Mountain’s less-famous, but still beloved little brother is said to resemble a leader of the Abenaki tribe.

A beautiful Gilded Age hotel in the White Mountains with surprising diplomatic history.

A quiet memorial marks the spot where the victims of the Salem Witch Trials were executed.

This unassuming alcove in London’s famous Tower Bridge once served to capture, store, and display dead bodies from the River Thames.

A mere dot on the map in the great north woods is the first place in America to vote in Presidential elections.

This beautiful Cape Cod beach offers dazzling views and an interesting historical footnote.

A memorial to Chinese freedom in the city where American freedom was born.

The last remaining attraction from Paragon Park.

This Native American settlement dates back to the Pueblo II period.

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

A historic landmark and museum filled with curious objects representing the history of Key West.

This hotel was the site of major events in sports and radio history. It was also used as a detention center during World War II.

One of the longest water bridges in the world was built over a supposedly haunted swamp in Louisiana.

These items are all that remain from the room used by the author during his second tour of the U.S.

Formerly known as Saville Theatre, this mid-20th-century entertainment hub includes an ornate frieze.

Art Deco stylings conceal the true nature of this bridge.

These three lighthouses played a fundamental role in the maritime life of Eastham.

A beacon atop a downtown building provides Bostonians with weather forecasts and baseball news.

This historic floating crane became an unlikely symbol of the port of Trieste.

This small shop walked so America could run on Dunkin'.

The final resting place of the businessman-turned-astronomer who helped discover Pluto stands near his observatory.

An eerie maze of industrial factories looks like something out of a dystopian sci-fi.