Opened in 1673 by pirate William Mayes, America’s oldest tavern at one time hosted the Rhode Island General Assembly, as well as the local criminal court and city council. (From Aerial America) Read more.
After the Ash Wednesday Storm of 1962, the federal government banned development on this 37-mile stretch of pristine beach. Today, there are no houses here, just campsites. (From Aerial America) Read more.
Since 1949, a mysterious man in black has left three roses and a bottle of cognac on this grave yearly to mark Poe’s death. To this day, the visitor’s identity remains unknown. (From Aerial America) Read more.
The single bloodiest day of fighting in American history was fought here in 1862. A Union private wrote afterward that the “whole landscape for an instant turned slightly red.” (From Aerial America) Read more.
Approximately 40 percent of all Americans can trace their lineage back to at least one ancestor at Ellis Island. In total, 12 million immigrants first arrived stateside here. (From Aerial America) Read more.
Covering 6 percent of Manhattan, popular legend holds that it took more gunpowder to create this park’s lakes, hills and meadows than was used to fight the Battle of Gettysburg. (From Aerial America) Read more.
This 19th century home is one of only two domed octagonal residences in the world. It was believed its eight sides would offer twice the sunlight of the traditional four. (From Aerial America) Read more.
“Legend of Sleepy Hollow” author Washington Irving is buried here, as are prominent American industrialists Andrew Carnegie, Walter P. Chrysler and William Rockefeller. (From Aerial America) Read more.
This groundbreaking vessel was the first nuclear submarine, commissioned in 1954. It’s also notable for completing the first successful crossing of the North Pole by ship. (From Aerial America) Read more.
Built by the Vanderbilts, this 70-room Victorian mansion is frequently cited as the most magnificent of Newport’s sprawling “summer cottages” and a symbol of Gilded Age excess. (From Aerial America) Read more.
Legend holds that this 50-foot-deep crevice was created by a swing of the devil’s axe. Numerous thrill-seekers have fallen while attempting to jump its 10-foot span. (From Aerial America) Read more.
Try the Tuscan Veal Chop with potatoes and asparagus! Featured location on the DE Culinary Trail Read more.