An unexpected Easter egg lurks in the background of a cherub wall relief at the Breakers mansion.

This massive tea kettle was once a promotional stunt for the Oriental Teashop.

Macabre headstones carved with winged skulls, dancing skeletons, and pithy reminders of impending death.

A men’s restroom became a sandwich shop.

In 1958, an MIT fraternity pledge laid down on this bridge and instituted a new, unique unit of measurement.

This lighthouse was witness to the end of WWII hostilities and now collects creepy cairns.

The only surviving fragment of the lost Narragansett Pier Casino.

The oldest still-operating tavern in the United States was once owned by a pirate.

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

250-year-old farm now features sculptures, a petting zoo and a hippy-bazaar.

An ode to Japanese artist Hokusai, with a bit of a comical twist.

New York's southernmost subway station is whimsically wavy.

One of the most enjoyable bits of history at Coney Island and “the most romantic ride in the world.”

An oasis of calm amid the chaos of the boardwalk, the museum traces the heritage of this beloved beachside amusement park.

This outdoor gallery of graffiti-covered walls pays homage to the past, present, and possible future of street art.

The flagship building of an early national restaurant chain is a superb example of terra cotta art.

The rare American Civil War-era weapon was never fired in anger.

Take a stroll through this centuries-old tunnel of enormous moss-hung evergreens, nestled among the grounds of America’s first public sculpture garden.

This ancient oak plays host to carvings of magical elves, gnomes, witches, and other creatures prominent in local folklore.

A statue marks the exact spot where The Boy Who Never Grows Up made his first literary appearance.

A statue of the legendary Celtic warrior queen who fought the Roman invaders stands in one of the cities she once destroyed.

This sculpture encompasses the emotion of rail travel.

This one has sailed five times as far as Sir Francis Drake's famous ship.

An architectural oddity hides in plain sight on this iconic London bridge.