Life-size bronzes of the Grinch, Cat in the Hat, Yertle the Turtle, Sam-I-Am, and the Lorax—and the author himself.

A museum dedicated to the quirky and colorful world created by Springfield's favorite son.

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

Three prestigious academic collections come together to create a world-class natural history museum.

Museum dedicated to awful artwork.

This area was once known for being a lawless haven for rough-and-tumble sailors, earning the maritime-themed nickname "the black sea."

One of the indelible moments of the American Revolution took place at this location.

From bench to vandalism to art, this silly prank seat was funny enough to become permanent.

This landmark cemetery in Boston was created more than 300 years ago.

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

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

Radical Bookstore and Community Space.

Dim sum, served in a grand old theater.

The oldest Italian café in Boston, this spot also serves as a veritable museum of vintage coffee ephemera.

The Boston square dedicated to the dark poet who was born nearby.

A morbid secret lies hidden within the beautiful walls of the Boston Athenaeum.

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

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

This upscale streetwear store is hidden behind a fake Snapple machine in the back of a deli.

This Boston medical museum features the skull of the famous medical case of Phineas Gage.

"Try not to knock anything over!"

Like stepping into a spooky fairy-tale, this shop carries the dark ideas of artists and other makers.

In the Mound Hill Cemetery resides the final resting place of the world's tallest couple.

Faces carved into the cliffs create an otherworldly walking trail.