The first and only carousel with a lineup entirely of insects.

This hidden library of physiological ephemera contains centuries worth of knowledge on the vim and viscera of the human body.

The oldest living tree in Manhattan comes shrouded in sinister legend.

A living archive of urban activism and space reclaimed.

One of the most enjoyable bits of history at Coney Island and “the most romantic ride in the world.”

A quiet and contemplative oasis in the middle of New York's bustle and riot.

Lie in a hammock where George Washington stood.

Long the exclusive domain of birds and vagabonds, this little-known Central Park peninsula is open to the public once more.

Lady Liberty's first beacon of enlightenment is now displayed in a museum near the statue.

This semi-hidden Manhattan restaurant is based out of a loading dock.

This empty Victorian manse on Staten Island is said to be haunted but is actually a real life crime scene.

Unlock the secrets of the conjuring arts.

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

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

The final resting place of the great escape artist, where some still gather to wait for his escape from death.

The loneliest island in New York.

One of the last Jazz Age "Wonder Theaters" in New York City.

The oldest surviving synagogue in New York City is now a soaring art space.

The haunting, dilapidated remains of a former poorhouse on Staten Island's Greenbelt.

A restaurant on Staten Island showcases a different grandmother’s cooking every night.

A very classy 1920s-era bar right in Grand Central Station.

Mysterious 500-year-old tapestries depict a unicorn hunt.

One of only two commuter aerial tramways in the United States.

Hidden in Central Park's Ramble is a troublesome cave buried just beneath the surface.