The New York hotel where tragic visionary Nikola Tesla spent his final hours, destitute and alone but for the pigeons.

Make a tough dinner decision: Octopus wasabi roulette or bull penis?

A bit of retro transportation flair preserved in the world's largest department store.

Spinning silently in the lobby of an Art Deco masterwork is a massive vintage model of the Earth.

New York's oldest and possibly grandest keeper of books.

The walls are decorated with whimsical murals painted by the creator of the Madeline franchise.

Curious crustaceans support an obelisk from ancient Egypt that now stands in modern-day Central Park.

Reverend Jen's unique museum/living room showcases her troll collection.

Unique antiquarian shop specializing in globes, maps, and prints.

Bowl in splendor, if you're lucky.

During the holidays, a vintage subway train whisks New Yorkers back in time.

The original toys that inspired the beloved children's stories are on display at the New York Public Library.

Plot your trip through the city on the sidewalk.

A living archive of urban activism and space reclaimed.

This mosaic dedicated to John Lennon was tended for years by a Beatles super-fan.

Love, knishes, and best wishes from this legendary Lower East Side bakery.

The oldest bibliophilia club in America, with exhibitions on historic books and graphic arts.

Prove you deserve to be fed by Kenny Shopsin.

A dark, dank room in subterranean Manhattan was the site of a ghastly murder.

The beautiful tunnel that ran from the lobby to Penn Station is still hidden underneath 34th Street.

Though its celestial ceiling is impressive, the true star is the vast collection of French books.

Unlock the secrets of the conjuring arts.

A popular European tradition makes its way to the states on one of America's most famous bridges.

An uber-secure, windowless tower of doom in the center of Manhattan is an NSA spyscraper.