A home decorated by its owner with eye-catching and captivating assemblages of found objects

The thousands of shades on display — some toxic, others impossibly rare — are a library of more than just color.

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

No one messes with the Massachusetts sacred cod, not this time...

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

The origin of these small islands' sweet names is a local mystery.

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

An unusual library of dead things at the Rhode Island School of Design.

Rumors of the occult haunt this upscale 1920s hotel.

From horses to stainless-steel trucks, this iconic Providence burger wagon is one of the oldest mobile diners in the country.

Founded in 1788, this Rhode Island institution is the oldest operating general store in America.

A tribute to Rhode Island's state bird, a domesticated chicken breed that dominated the 19th-century poultry industry.

Unicorns, elephants, and bears, oh my!

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

Three and a half miles of cliffs, rocky beaches, Gilded Age mansions and 40 Steps to nowhere in particular.

The final resting place of the famous Rhode Island lighthouse keeper who heroically saved dozens of people from drowning.

Mysterious stone tower featured in many alternative histories of the New World.

Buy a token from the liquor store and you can make this beast spew flames on command.

The mysterious white squirrels of this Illinois city are treated like sacred cows.

Home to a collection of artifacts and specimens from one of the world's preeminent geologists

Symbolic attempt to overcome the issues of life.

Thousands of unique minerals, including some of the most impressive fluorite crystals in the world.

Is there such thing as too many fruit bats? Not anymore.

This classic photo booth was saved from destruction by the local community.