The hill that gave the Massachusett tribe, and later the state, its name.

Site of the graveyard vine believed to be a curse on a family from the 1800s.

The house where Rudyard Kipling wrote 'The Jungle Book' is also the location of the first tennis court in Vermont.

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

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

A New England ghost town features a trail of boulders etched with intriguing life lessons.

The oldest skyscraper of Europe now stands dwarfed by the surrounding structures.

The remains of a 19th century spring, and the site of an infamous unsolved murder.

The sprawling, eccentric estate of Ames and Ames, a brilliant botanist, and a genius inventor and artist.

The site of the first "historically true" UFO encounter in the U.S.

Enjoy an overnight at an old haunted B&B site of the Borden family murders.

Everyone's favorite neighbor is remembered fondly in this small-town church.

It was an experiment to prove that glacial boulders and rocks can be used in constructions and dwelling.

A favorite with sightseers, this Norwegian funicular provides easy access to a stunning view of Bergen and its environs.

One of the most breathtaking railways in Europe also takes one of the steepest climbs, from fjord to mountain plateau.

A rare water-powered funicular, it uses a huge tank of water and gravity to do its work.

This historic funicular system combines the old with the new while offering delightful views over the surrounding valley.

The steepest classic funicular in the world glides along a dizzying incline.

No one knows who's responsible for decorating this tunnel with stuffed animals, but the people love it enough to protest their removal.

The abandoned funicular tunnel was a secret base for the BBC during World War II.

This steep cable railway has been hoisting passengers in the heart of Québec City for over a century.

The remains of what was once the world's steepest passenger funicular.

A magician and his beloved, pampered canine were buried together, within days of each other, due to a tragic twist of fate.

In a largely deserted ghost town, a little brick building recalls its history as a gold rush hub and haven for outlaws.