An ancient underground cultic temple where sunlight penetrates on the summer solstice.

A "miracle" that seems to produce more holy fistfights than holy revelations.

This daunting 1st century fortress was purportedly the site of one of the most dramatic revolts of the Jewish-Roman wars.

Headquarters of the world's fourth largest Hasidic sect and the first of many "770s" around the world.

This nearly invisible wire transforms much of the city into one big, symbolic home on the holy day.

This city park was once a lookout point for George Washington’s army during the Battle of Brooklyn in 1776.

During the 19th century, you could pay for violence off a prix fixe menu on this Manhattan street.

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

Avoid gangster interaction while window-shopping.

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

A popular European tradition makes its way to the states on one of America's most famous bridges.

Sniff the Titan Arum's rotting flesh.

Whisper secrets in a busy station only to be heard on the other side of this acoustic arch.

The largest body of water in Massachusetts annihilated four small towns just to slake Boston's thirst.

The Burnside Fountain and its questionable interpretation.

Since 1947, this living history museum has been providing an immersive look at life in Plymouth Colony.

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

This tall Massachusetts folly got its name thanks to all of the purple prose its vistas inspired.

This candy-colored storybook village originated as a 19th-century Methodist campground.

This giant Boston statue of Mary is standing on a globe to show her power over the universe.

An alley way dedicated to graffiti and street art is a constantly changing street gallery.

A stunning garden filled with fantastical environmental folk art and sculptures.

An old trolley bridge was converted into a breathtaking garden bursting with colorful flowers.

Inspiring Herman Melville and Henry David Thoreau, Mount Greylock in western Massachusetts is the highest point in the state at 3,491 feet above sea level.