Berthed at the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston, "Old Ironsides" is the oldest commissioned warship still afloat.

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

The site of Paul Revere's historic two lantern warning.

"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."

Experience the hysteria of a 17th century witch hunt through goofy reenactments and wax dummies that should probably be burned at the stake.

The 340-year-old house that inspired the classic Nathaniel Hawthorne novel.

An eccentric inventor's castle home with its own indoor weather system.

The only structure left with direct ties to the Salem witchcraft trials of 1692.

This waterfront museum in Maine is dedicated to the history of the smoked-herring trade.

A charming museum of natural history featuring dioramas and exhibits made entirely by college students.

A monument marks the beginning of the longest north-south road in the United States.

A century after his death, this covered bridge still calls to mind the plein air painter who loved it.

This 19th century granite fortification is one of the most well preserved forts in New England.

This handsome giant is said to mark the birthplace of the mythical woodsman and even had a cameo in a Stephen King novel.

Turns out you can see the world without ever leaving Maine.

A town wears its heart on the sleeve of a smiling girl, arms flung wide open in a cheerful greeting for all who encounter her.

Once the future of underwater combat, this old sub is now open for visitors to muck around in.

According to the experts at the Guinness World's Record office, this is the longest candy counter in the world.

A short nature trail winds through the greatest works of poet Robert Frost.

The highest point in the state of New Hampshire, and while unlikely "the worst weather in the world," it sure seems that way to hikers.

Former abode of notable poet, complete with literary references and stories of ghosts.

A classic roadside attraction on Vermont's historic Route 5.

The sweetest graveyard in the world is filled with headstones for dearly de-pinted ice cream flavors.

The US Navy's only submarine museum is also home to the world's first nuclear submarine.