Touching this 18th-century Scottish philosopher’s toe allegedly conjures good fortune.

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

Rising 30 feet in the air atop Quarry Hill, the Old Powder House is the oldest stone building in the state of Massachusetts.

This former Masonic hall has been turned into an art project that uses even more metaphysical iconography.

A contemporary fresco movement illustrates the region's rich history.

Pulled from the rubble of one of the worst modern tragedies, a steel crossbeam became a symbol of hope for New Yorkers.

What was once a true peninsula has now been filled in, causing the water to recede and leaving many streetside "waterfronts" and landlocked "islands."

Known as one of the most climbed mountains in the world, this barren peak is permanently bald thanks to an anti-wolf fire.

This awkward aquarium sculpture is one of the strangest statues in Chicago.

This lovely, if imposing, piece of Canadian gothic is possibly the most photographed hotel in the world.

This steep cable railway has been hoisting passengers in the heart of Québec City for over a century.

One of the last remaining World War II Victory Gardens in the U.S. is quietly growing across from Fenway Park.

A men’s restroom became a sandwich shop.

American revolutionaries and British soldiers alike are buried here in the fourth-ever cemetery in Boston.

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

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

The 32nd president's sprawling cottage sits on an island enclave jointly managed by the U.S. and Canada.

The massive machine creates cracking displays of indoor lightning.

This shop for all your super spy needs hides an educational secret.

A long lost multi-cultural music venue used to reside in the bottom floor of Chicago's Flat Iron Building.

Not to be confused with the iconic New York City skyscraper, this Chicago building is a vibrant hub for artists.

A Bibliophile's Dream.

An eclectic treasure trove of maritime marvels.

This massive stained-glass masterpiece is thought to be the largest Tiffany dome in existence.