Rome's semi-secret peephole vista is also a former Crusader stronghold.

The yawning maw of this pagan visage is said to bite off the hands of liars.

Hundreds of lucky felines haunt the ruins where Caesar was murdered.

The oldest platform carousel built in the United States continues to delight children in Martha’s Vineyard.

The mansion home of author Edith Wharton.

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

One of the most scenic falls in Massachusetts has a history of death and grim legend.

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

A portrait of the Charter Oak hangs in a frame made from the Charter Oak.

This opera house along the banks of the Connecticut River has two Tony Awards to its credit but it’s never staged a single opera.

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

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

A religious-themed park filled with folk art to bring biblical stories to life that fell into disrepair and now being restored.

A museum devoted to bringing to light forgotten or neglected histories through exhibitions, education and public programming.

From this desk Al Hirschfeld drew his influential caricatures of the 20th century's Broadway stars.

The first piece of public art dedicated to LGBT rights.

This lavish room at NYC's French Embassy is a rare relic from the end of the Gilded Age.

Every year model trains zip through a miniature New York City that's now 150 landmarks strong.

A self-made museum in Queens, New York continues to display the work of a sculptor known for paving his own way.

This historic building housed the surviving crew members of the Titanic, who were left destitute after the wreck.

There are owls with glowing eyes in Herald Square.

The fanciest public restroom in New York City boasts fresh flowers, art, and a classical music soundtrack.

This small New York museum examines Chinese history from its origins right up to its arrival in the city.

The first and only carousel with a lineup entirely of insects.