Colloquially known as "the lynching memorial," this is the United States' first memorial to the victims of racial terror at home.

What better place to take a seat?

The highest point in Alabama was almost completely deforested, but is now home to protected towers and trees.

A 56-foot tall statue of the god of fire looks out over Birmingham, Alabama.

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

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

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

Narrowest house in Boston.

A former waterfront market is now in the center of town due to some interesting Boston engineering.

This massive tea kettle was once a promotional stunt for the Oriental Teashop.

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

Macabre headstones carved with winged skulls, dancing skeletons, and pithy reminders of impending death.

A beacon atop a downtown building provides Bostonians with weather forecasts and baseball news.

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

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

The first bridge observation tower in the U.S. offers one of the best views of Maine.

These light, hollow rolls have been linked to Acadia National Park since the 1890s.

A giant telephone commemorates the last "crank" call ever made in the U.S.

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.

A serene plaza that commemorates one of the Granite State's most iconic figures.

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

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

This rare polygonal meeting house is rumored to be built in a circle so that the devil has nowhere to hide.

The highest peak in the state of Vermont has some interesting features.