The Vermont square that inspired Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery."

Dispersed across 45-acres, 39 structures house a massive collection celebrating American Folk Art.

Designed as a place for patients to take in the scenery, this tower has a dark history.

The building that inspired Shirley Jackson's "The Haunting of Hill House."

This cavernous abandoned marble mine is popular with ice skaters in the winter.

These mysterious petroglyphs in Vermont reflect a troubled history in the treatment of Native American culture.

This smiling statue memorializes local cartoonist Bob Montana and his legendary creation.

This modern medieval weapon of war was built to toss pumpkins.

A recreated sign from the movie Jumanji has become a makeshift tribute to the film's late star.

The summer home and later final residence of acclaimed American sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens.

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

A popular 19th-century natural landmark is now hidden within a sprawling forest.

Around 100 sculptures from artists all over the world decorate the hiking trails surrounding this locale.

Ruins of the elaborate house where the enigmatic costume designer threw glamorous parties for New York's theatrical elite.

Once a private collection, now the only museum of arms and armor in the Western Hemisphere - CLOSED.

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

Bouncing, delightful, mechanical art at the MIT Museum.

"Try not to knock anything over!"

Run by a eugenics advocate, this aging institution conducted secret radiation experiments sponsored by Quaker Oats.

A simple but powerful tribute to the 20 victims of the 1692 witch trials.

A home decorated by its owner with eye-catching and captivating assemblages of found objects

Utopia and nostalgia mingle at the site of Bronson Alcott's ill-fated agrarian commune.

This clock tower is all that remains of Bird Hall, constructed by one of the founding families of this Massachusetts town.

The classic Christmas carol was written at this Massachusetts tavern in 1850.