The home of one of America's most wealthy industrialists is now a historic site that remembers a more decadent time in the country's history.

This monument on Breed's Hill proves that one of the most famous battles of the Revolutionary War is misnamed.

Mrs. Mallard and her brood are a beloved fixture in Boston Public Garden.

Berthed at the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston, "Old Ironsides" is the oldest commissioned warship still afloat.

"the sweltering inhabitants of Charleston and New Orleans, of Madras and Bombay and Calcutta, drink at my well . . . The pure Walden water is mingled with the sacred water of the Ganges."

The site of Paul Revere's historic two lantern warning.

The American Revolution was galvanized into serious action due to the tragic clash with British soldiers that occurred at this location.

The site of one of the strangest disasters in history—a wave of deadly molasses traveling at 35 mph.

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

35,000 grape hyacinths flow like water down a garden hill.

Memorial of the Salem witchcraft hysteria in the town of Danvers, where it all began.

Two thousand artifacts from around the world collected by one woman who loved to travel.

The only structure left with direct ties to the Salem witchcraft trials of 1692.

An enormous, inside-out glass globe built in 1935.

This strangely amalgamated museum explores the history of the Timex clock company as well as archaeology.

The author of Uncle Tom's Cabin was neighbors with Mark Twain while living in this Connecticut home.

This small-town pizzeria won the Hollywood lottery.

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

This abandoned psychiatric hospital once housed more than 4,000 patients in the middle of a quaint New England town.

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

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.

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

A former waterfront market is now in the center of town due to some interesting Boston engineering.