One of the oldest carousels in the United States is still running in the coastal village of Watch Hill.

Tucked away in downtown Westerly is America's first shark history museum.

This beach-side arcade is believed to be the oldest penny arcade in America.

Enjoy egg rolls and live music in a converted bank vault.

Constructed in 1676, this stone memorial is believed to be the oldest veteran's memorial in the United States.

The first ever diner included on the National Register of Historic Places is famous for its custard French toast.

A 132-year-old telescope continues to keep watch over the night skies above Providence.

To avoid the demolition costs this abandoned drawbridge was simply left in the up position.

Unicorns, elephants, and bears, oh my!

Founded in 1788, this Rhode Island institution is the oldest operating general store in America.

Abandoned Coast Artillery fort now serves as a graffiti canvas and sightseeing vantage point.

This historic Rhode Island mini-cemetery features a number of headstones run through with mysterious holes.

The site of the largest mass execution in Rhode Island history, haunted by the ghosts of hanged pirates.

The oldest still-operating tavern in the United States was once owned by a pirate.

This small museum is home to cannons cast by Paul Revere and the last remaining uniform of Egyptian President Anwar Sadat.

A single light illuminates one man's overshadowed contributions to street lamp history.

Three and a half miles of cliffs, rocky beaches, Gilded Age mansions and 40 Steps to nowhere in particular.

You can spend the night as an honorary lighthouse keeper in this quaint, historic beacon.