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

The island home of an unlucky whaling captain whose story inspired a great American novel.

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

Known as the “Official Greeter of Juneau,” this dog still welcomes ships and their passengers to Alaska.

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

These millennia-old murals once covered the walls of residential complexes across the ancient city.

This popular Boston haunt is reminiscent of a time gone by, when slow cafes and sweet-smelling smoke wafting from patios was the norm.

This historic patch of real estate offers a glimpse of colonial Boston.

A plaque memorializes the Boston location of one of the largest nightclub fires in history.

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

Shelves covered in dozens of coffee bean varieties fill this North End institution.

Even Henry David Thoreau found this glacial pothole irresistible.

At this Minnesota state park you can easily wade across the source of the mighty Mississippi.

Constant erosion has created a surreal landscape of bleached and preserved fallen trees.

Mexico City's largest market contains a Willy Wonka-esque wonderland.

Once home to an aristocratic family and a workers' organization, this intricately tiled building now houses a chain restaurant.

The oldest family-run restaurant in the United States is a living museum of New Orleans dining history.

After giving up Michelin glamour for his Amish faith, one chef now makes stellar sausages in a small, off-the-grid shop.

The first ever diner included on the National Register of Historic Places is famous for its custard French toast.

This nearly 200-year-old restaurant's history includes an exiled French prince, JFK, and a very hungry Daniel Webster.

A surprisingly large number of show waterski teams are located here in Wisconsin.

One of the largest aviation events in the world brings half a million aircraft enthusiasts to Wisconsin each year.

This unique zoo is the only place in the world where you can see all 15 species of crane.

Experience the life of an 1800's lumberjack at this interactive museum that is only accessible by railroad.