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in Hoboken

Hoboken, New Jersey

Sybil's Cave

The remains of a 19th century spring, and the site of an infamous unsolved murder.

Hoboken, New Jersey

Birthplace of Baseball Monument

A bronze plaque at an intersection in Hoboken marks the place where the game of baseball first took shape.

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New York, New York

The Remnants of Manhattan's Thirteenth Avenue

Manhattan's Thirteenth Avenue was made on landfill then deliberately destroyed — apart from one small, obscure block.

1 mile from Hoboken

New York, New York

Pier 54: The Titanic's Arrival Destination

A dilapidated dock tells the story of Titanic's missed arrival.

1 mile from Hoboken

New York, New York

The Jane Hotel

This historic building housed the surviving crew members of the Titanic, who were left destitute after the wreck.

1 mile from Hoboken

New York, New York

The High Line

Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.

1 mile from Hoboken

New York, New York

The Lightship Frying Pan

Rummage through this sunken ship, but leave your scuba gear at home.

1 mile from Hoboken

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Visit NYC's Oldest Magic Shop After Dark

New York, New York

$115 per person

Inside the Holographer's Laboratory

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Oddities Flea Market "Holiday of Wonders" Exclusive VIP Presale Tickets

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Tour the House of Wax with the Curator

Brooklyn, New York

Behind the Scenes at the City Reliquary

Brooklyn, New York

Tour NYC’s Industrial Waterway

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Upcoming Experiences
Near Hoboken

Visit NYC's Oldest Magic Shop After Dark

New York, New York

$115 per person

Inside the Holographer's Laboratory

New York, New York

Oddities Flea Market "Holiday of Wonders" Exclusive VIP Presale Tickets

Brooklyn, New York

Tour the House of Wax with the Curator

Brooklyn, New York

Behind the Scenes at the City Reliquary

Brooklyn, New York

Tour NYC’s Industrial Waterway

Brooklyn, New York

Atlas Obscura Trivia for the World’s Most Adventurous Explorers

Brooklyn, New York

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