Wacky tourist attractions in New England

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The trash-o-saurus

Among all the states of the US, the six making up New England are perhaps the one that is thought to preserve the most of the old world charm of Europe. As one of the oldest settled regions in the US, New England is expected to have its own endearing quirks.

Some of its attractions seem corny, but they are well loved by the tourists nonetheless. But these attractions are anything but ordinary, bordering on the bizarre, and yet they are strangely fascinating. Here are some of the wacky tourist attractions in New England.

America’s  Stonehenge, Salem, New Hampshire

Britain’s mysterious Stonehenge is well known, but its equally mysterious American counterpart is not yet world famous. This strage archaeological site, the legacy of an unknown people, is located in Salem, where other strange things have been known to happen as well. The outdoor museum consists of cave-like dwellings, astronomically aligned rock formations, a sacrificial stone, and other strange structures.

CRRA Garbage Museum, Stratford, Connecticut

Garbage is not exactly something that we’re used to seeing in a museum, but then again, an entire museum dedicated to the display of trash is not exactly ordinary either. The Garbage Museum teaches kids (and adults) the importance of reusing garbage, but they’ll be interested mainly in the Trash-O-Saurus, a huge dinosaur made of approximately as much trash as the average person produces per year.

The Equinox, Manchester Village, Vermont

The Equinox Hotel had many famous guests, and while most of them checked out happily, others have stayed. That’s right, the Equinox is supposedly haunted, and its most famous resident ghost if Mary Todd Lincoln. Mrs. Lincols supposedly appeared to some guests, and even whispered to others.

Ruggles Mines, Grafton, New Hampshire

Ruggles Mines is the oldest mica, feldspar and beryl mine in the United States, but what’s special about it is that visitors can try their hand at mining. If you’re lucky to stumble upon some semi-precious gems, you can keep them, of course (it’s included in the $25 entry fee), but your money won’t be refunded should you prove unsuccessful at gem hunting.

Lizzie Borden Murderabilia, Fall River, Massachusetts

The Fall River Historical Society collected all the available artifacts connected to the 1892 Borden murders, such as Lizzie’s hatchet, the preserved stomachs of Ma and Pa Borden, pillows stained with blood, locks of the victims’ hair and crime scene photos. After the gruesome museum visit, you can sleep at the Lizzie Borden Bed & Breakfast, the very house where Lizzie’s parents were hacked to death.

Rhode Island Vampire Grave, Exeter, Rhode Island

If you feel like visiting the tomb of a vampire, head to Exeter, where the famous Mercy Brown legend supposedly took place. Mercy died aged 19, in 1892, and was thought to have caused her brother’s illness after she had died. When her coffin was exhumed, it was discovered that her body had changed position, and fresh blood was found in her veins. The vampire was dealt with, but alas, Mercy’s brother still died of illness.

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