Catskills
Maintained by enthusiasts since 1960, this small museum occupies an old railway station on the largely decommissioned Delaware & Ulster line.
Must-see attractions in Eastern USA
Boston
Designed as the North End neighborhood's 'front yard,' this wide lawn is perfect for picnics, while kiddies can cool off in the Canal Fountain.
Chicago
Built in 1926, the exquisite 150-seat chapel is worth a peek for its harmonious use of architecture, sculpture, woodcarvings and stained glass.
Cape Cod
Oyster Pond Beach, on a calm inlet, is small but the swimming is good and parking is free (but fills up quickly). It's a popular family spot.
University of Mississippi Museum
Mississippi
This museum has fine and folk arts and a plethora of science-related marvels, including a microscope and electromagnet from the 19th century.
Rhode Island
Also known as St. Paul's, this white timber church still celebrates Mass and is believed to be the oldest Episcopal church in New England.
New Hampshire
This Georgian-style beauty was Dartmouth College's original college building, constructed in 1791.
New Hampshire
Just north of Dartmouth Row, Rollins Chapel is a fine example of Richardsonian architecture and a peaceful place to collect your thoughts.
Nantucket
About 1 mile east of Surfside Beach is Nobadeer Beach, below the flight path of the airport. It attracts surfers and a beach-party crowd.
Cape Cod
Suitably close to Hyannis Harbor, this museum explores the Cape's seafaring connections, especially the local boat-building tradition.
Chicago
Built in 1886, the former headquarters for the legendary Linotype company has been converted into snazzy loft-style condo apartments.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
A lovely spot for a picnic, with tables set up along the Little River. Afterwards you can dip your feet in the cool, rushing waters.
Ohio
Peek into a local home and one-room schoolhouse, and take a buggy ride through a field at this Amish farm that's open to visitors.
Washington, DC
Colorful, dragon-decorated Friendship Arch – the largest single-span arch in the world – marks the entrance to DC's Chinatown.
Philadelphia
It was in this building, Philadelphia's Old City Hall, that the US Supreme Court made its first decisions between 1791 and 1800.
Massachusetts
The Phillips House displays the family furnishings of a Salem sea captain, including a collection of antique carriages and cars.
Vermont
The not-so-aptly named Big Town Gallery showcases small but excellent art exhibits; it also hosts a summer-long reading series.
Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art
Virginia
Housed in an ultra-modern building, this museum has galleries hosting a rotating program of exhibitions by regional artists.
Washington, DC
The memorial, DC’s first statue of a black woman, honors the educator and founder of the National Council of Negro Women.
Nashville
Located on Vanderbilt's freshman Peabody College campus, the gallery showcases an array of rotating seasonal exhibitions.
Savannah
Community art space with a gallery and retail space, plus open artist studios during Starland's First Friday Art March.
Cape Cod
Explore a slice of the Cape's past at this small, but very informative, museum at the site of a historic trading post.
Miami
The Alhambra Watertower, where Greenway Ct and Ferdinand St meet Alhambra Circle, resembles a Moorish lighthouse.
Philadelphia
This mosque is housed in a 1920s Spanish Revival–Moorish building that was originally the Commodore Cinema.
Indiana
You'll find James Dean's modest, often lipstick-stained gravestone in Park Cemetery on the outskirts of town.
Fort Lauderdale
This dog-friendly beach is the 100-yard swath running from E Sunrise Blvd to lifeguard station 5.
Washington, DC
The hulking Convention Center hosts major trade shows, events and the occasional inaugural ball.
World's Largest Ball of Twine Museum
Minnesota
Located beside the big twine ball, the museum tells its backstory and has a fun gift shop.
Savannah
Historic marker close to the site of the largest slave auction in US history.
New York City
This kid-friendly aquarium has several different exhibits around its central courtyard. Penguins, otters and seals frolic in the Sea Cliffs display. The…
Lyceum: Alexandria's History Museum
Alexandria
For a quick primer on Alexandria’s history, stop by this small city museum in a beautiful Greek Revival building dating from 1839. A somewhat dusty array…
Alabama
Big Spring is named for the water source Huntsville was built around. Now this park acts as a sort of anchor for Hunstville's downtown museum and arts…
Boston
City Hall Plaza is a cold, windy, 56-acre concrete plaza, surrounded by government office buildings. Occupying the site of the former Scollay Sq, the…
Boston
In the 19th century, this historic house was leased to a bookseller, Carter & Hendlee. This was the first of nine bookstores and publishing companies that…
Atlanta
This shopping and entertainment district in the Five Points area touted itself as a 'city beneath the streets' when it opened on Atlanta's original post…
Boston
High above Boston Harbor, this strategic spot played a crucial role in overcoming the British occupation. The Georgian Revival tower that stands today was…
Midcoast Maine
From Lincolnville (6 miles north of Camden on US 1), hop on the ferry to this small resort island (population 570), one of the finest places for cycling…
Massachusetts
This outdoor, interactive museum was opened in 1930 to celebrate the state's tercentennial. Although the place has not been well maintained (changing…
Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village
On the 3rd floor of this apartment building writer Nelson Algren created some of his greatest works about life in the once down-and-out neighborhood. A…
Connecticut
Nathan Hale (1755–76) is famous for his (alleged) patriotic statement, 'I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country,' as he was about to…
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