A tiny plaque marks the location of the water source that facilitated the birth of modern-day Boston.

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

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

The first bell ever cast in Boston was cast by Paul Revere...and sounded terrible.

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

The tomb of Increase Mather and his son Cotton, influential colonial ministers obsessed with the occult.

Tragedy on Little Brewster Island memorialized.

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

This ambitious father and son team reigned supreme over the North End, and witches, for many years.

This funeral home had the honor, if that is the correct word, of hosting the funeral of the famous Sacco and Vanzetti.

A centuries-old church stands as a testament to Boston's "father of architecture."

The location of one of the first private Catholic schools in the country, providing a valuable sanctuary during the tumultuous period when Protestant and Catholic students were at odds.

Stolen goods adorn the organ at Old North Church.

This memorial honors those who served on Gallops Island Radio Training Station during the second World War.

Narrowest house in Boston.

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

Historic Hull Street was actually the first street with a proper name in the Boston area.

Dedicated to nine marines from Massachusetts who perished during the Beirut bombings.

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

This hidden labyrinth offers walkers some brief peace of mind.

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

Impossibly life-like natural history models created out of glass by a father and son.

One of the now-less-hidden floral gems of the "Emerald Necklace."

A gift to the children of Boston, this bronze bear represents playfulness, a spirit of love, and the warmth of big hugs.