One of America's oldest private membership libraries was long one of New Haven's best kept secrets.

A museum dedicated to antique toys, collectibles, and nostalgia.

Celebrating an art form with a collection of puppets from all over the world.

This picturesque Victorian ghost town was once a thriving mill community.

This architectural onion has an original 1930's Jerry O'Mahony dining car at its core.

The first piece of public art dedicated to LGBT rights.

This charming woodland trail is peppered with poetry.

The schoolhouse where Jesse Merwin, the inspiration for the "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" character, once taught.

Founded by the famed children's book artist, this museum spreads an appreciation of the arts through picture books.

The Boston square dedicated to the dark poet who was born nearby.

An enormous, inside-out glass globe built in 1935.

This strangely amalgamated museum explores the history of the Timex clock company as well as archaeology.

A reliquary of pop culture marvels, including the world's largest (and most terrifying) Jack-in-the-Box.

Thousands of American timepieces on display in the former clock-making capital of the country.

Who knew the Devil's domain was a hot spot for tubing?

A parade of antique steeds offers a quirky ride through history.

This lovely hilltop tower was specifically built to withstand 100 MPH winds.

Public outcry led to this bridge's unique character which celebrates a giant frog battle and also sewing.

The world's largest public collection of PEZ memorabilia.

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

These Benedictine nuns have been making artisanal cheeses since before it was cool.

The author of Uncle Tom's Cabin was neighbors with Mark Twain while living in this Connecticut home.

Holding multiple historical boats and an entire 19th century village, this New England attraction is the largest maritime museum in the world.

This abandoned psychiatric hospital once housed more than 4,000 patients in the middle of a quaint New England town.