The Josiah Dennis Manse, built in 1736, stands as one of the oldest buildings in Massachusetts. Once home to the town's namesake, Reverend Josiah Dennis, the manse now serves as a museum showcasing artifacts from his life and the early days of Dennis. Explore exhibits dedicated to his children's room, spinning and weaving techniques, and other aspects of 18th-century life. The complex also includes the 1745 schoolhouse, offering a glimpse into the history of education in the region.

This is the main church for Helsinki’s Lutheran community and part of the city’s Empire-style core designed by Carl Ludvig Engel. For locals and visitors alike, it’s a symbol of the city itself. Inside, it’s mostly a quiet spot for services, but you can also catch concerts here now and then. Even if you’re not religious, it’s worth swinging by to see the clean lines and that iconic green dome standing over Senate Square.

Staten Island might be the city’s quietest borough, but it’s full of character and history. The free Staten Island Ferry runs all day and night, offering great views of the Statue of Liberty and lower Manhattan before docking in St. George, where 19th-century architecture meets local culture. Stop by the restored St. George Theatre, the National Lighthouse Museum, or the Staten Island Museum, which mixes natural history, art, and local exhibits. Green space is everywhere here. The Staten Island Greenbelt offers miles of trails and woodlands, and in summer, the island’s beaches are popular for kayaking and relaxing by the water. For a closer look at local history, visit the Alice Austen House, once home to one of America’s first female photographers, or explore Historic Richmond Town, a preserved village with buildings and artifacts that trace island life back to the 1600s. Staten Island also has a growing food scene, especially around St. George and Stapleton, where you’ll find local breweries and waterfront restaurants worth discovering.

This reawakend Sleeping Beauty castle, built back in the day between 1858 and 1867, captivates with its fairy-tale architecture of battlements, towers and turrets, as well as with its almost entirely preserved furnishings. Embedded into the hills of the Calenberger Land, some 20 km south of Hannover, you can here join for a guided tour of the castle as well as enjoy concerts and events, or delicious food in the castle's own restaurant.