This monument on Breed's Hill proves that one of the most famous battles of the Revolutionary War is misnamed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

No one messes with the Massachusetts sacred cod, not this time...

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

What was once a true peninsula has now been filled in, causing the water to recede and leaving many streetside "waterfronts" and landlocked "islands."

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

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

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

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

An indoor miniature village and labor of love for Laurence Geiringer, a model railroad enthusiast.

A failed piece of Orientalism has become the proud symbol of a community.

In which a local geological marvel becomes a quaint roadside attraction.

This eerily well-preserved coal town was saved from destruction by a Sean Connery movie.