The hill that gave the Massachusett tribe, and later the state, its name.

The only remaining place where you can play this century-old game for cash.

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

The ceiling of this vintage movie palace is covered in fantastic Art Deco murals.

Mural fragments and various sculptures honor the longtime artist.

One of the few remaining monuments dedicated to South Boston's Irish heritage.

This statue intended for children to enjoy became a minor political spat.

This parking garage was the site of what was - at the time - the largest cash robbery in history.

Each August, one of the largest religious (and food) celebrations in the country is held in Boston.

The infamous Boston Mob ran rackets from an office here in the 1970s.

Dedicated to one of the darkest moments in Irish history, this memorial has faced its fair share of backlash.

Millions of numbers carved in glass represent the tattoos forced upon victims.

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

Silverware in the sidewalk outside a grocery store cements this neighborhood’s Italian culinary history.

Shelves covered in dozens of coffee bean varieties fill this North End institution.

This historic patch of real estate offers a glimpse of colonial Boston.

An interesting decoration on this historic site, this weathervane comes with as many legends as it does questions.

Located in Faneuil Hall, the headquarters of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts has stood the test of time.

This popular Boston haunt is reminiscent of a time gone by, when slow cafes and sweet-smelling smoke wafting from patios was the norm.

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

"Mock all and sundry things, but leave the saints alone."

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

An easy-to-miss garden in Boston's North End honors the mother of JFK and others who lost children in WWII.

"the sweltering inhabitants of Charleston and New Orleans, of Madras and Bombay and Calcutta, drink at my well . . . The pure Walden water is mingled with the sacred water of the Ganges."