This giant Massachusetts sycamore is said to hold the dubious distinction of being the "widest tree East of the Mississippi!"

Welcome sign announcing Haverhill, MA, as the birthplace of horror rocker/artist/director Rob Zombie.

The birth home of one of cinema's legendary actresses.

The second-oldest garden cemetery in the U.S. was also a college brainstorm spot of Stephen King.

The first bridge observation tower in the U.S. offers one of the best views of Maine.

Turns out you can see the world without ever leaving Maine.

This colorful theme park dedicated the official fruit of Maine serves sweet, tasty treats.

The eccentric mansion of one the most popular horror authors of modern times.

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

The former home of Samuel Clemens and family remembers the happiest period of the author's life.

An archival collection of over 2,200 case studies which includes human brain specimens and tumor specimens.

A 19th century library favored by Edgar Allan Poe and H.P. Lovecraft, known by locals as "the Ath."

This large cemetery is known as the museum of granite sculptures.

Taxonomy experiment known for quirky collections.

This unusual building straddles two countries.

A beautiful, creepy 19th-century castle stands incongruous in rural Vermont.

Scary metal statues adorn some of the signature buildings of Burlington, VT.

Cryptid lake monster honored with its own monument.

The world's only international cryptozoology museum is host to an unrivaled collection of mysterious objects.

Three prestigious academic collections come together to create a world-class natural history museum.

The 340-year-old house that inspired the classic Nathaniel Hawthorne novel.

Friction between grains of sand cause a curious "singing" sound.

A collection of full-size movie monsters opened to the public.

One of the oldest used bookstores in the U.S. has been selling antiquarian treasures since 1825.