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

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

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

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

A tiny town in an empty lot was the work of a local eight-year-old.

Order savory Levantine baked goods with innovative twists at this takeout-only spot.

Palestinian-style savory breads and fine patisserie are served with a generous side of hospitality.

This is the house that spite built.

Eat first, shop later at this eatery within an Asian grocer.

Millions of numbers carved in glass represent the tattoos forced upon victims.

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.

Three prestigious academic collections come together to create a world-class natural history museum.

This statue intended for children to enjoy became a minor political spat.

Dedicated to one of the darkest moments in Irish history.

Impossibly life-like natural history models created out of glass by a father and son.

The world's largest piece of copyrighted artwork.

This peaceful Massachusetts graveyard was one of the first "garden-style" cemeteries in America.

The site where Charles Dickens gave his first public reading of "A Christmas Carol" in the US.

This tiny, painted door at the base of a tree stump has been a fixture of the Harvard University campus for decades.

This massive World War II calculator hearkens back to the days when "computer" was a job title.

One of the oldest used bookstores in the U.S. has been selling antiquarian treasures since 1825.

This cemetery served as the only official burial grounds in Cambridge for nearly 200 years.

The thousands of shades on display — some toxic, others impossibly rare — are a library of more than just color.