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

The headquarters of one of the world’s longest-running humor magazines bears a noticeable resemblance to a head wearing a Prussian helmet.

A unique columnar residence built in the 19th century.

This Dutch-styled residential building was originally a cocoa company's World's Fair showpiece.

Ralph Waldo Emerson spent two years living here decades before it became a Frederick Law Olmsted-designed park.

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

The often-overlooked ruins of one of the first buildings designed by famous landscape architect Frederick Olmsted.

The world's only surviving heavy cruiser has a haunting history.

An alley way dedicated to graffiti and street art is a constantly changing street gallery.

The bears may be gone, but their old cages can still be found.

This tower commemorates the spot where George Washington hoisted the Grand Union flag.

One of the now-less-hidden floral gems of the "Emerald Necklace."

One of the last remaining World War II Victory Gardens in the U.S. is quietly growing across from Fenway Park.

Malcolm X's house during his most formative years faces an uncertain future.

Mrs. Mallard and her brood are a beloved fixture in Boston Public Garden.

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

Created by a local artist, these quirky sculptures each have their own names and personalities.

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

This bronze sculpture was inspired by a photograph of Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife embracing after he won the Nobel Peace Prize.

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

A more than 260-year-old crypt built on Boston's oldest English burial ground.

This massive tea kettle was once a promotional stunt for the Oriental Teashop.

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

Narrowest house in Boston.