Activists are fighting to preserve these unfinished highway ramps as a tribute to the citizen revolt that halted their construction decades ago.

An old vending machine serves up unpredictable beverages from its seemingly magical insides.

Old 'Nutcracker' sculptures from 'Where the Wild Things Are' author found new life as a seasonal attraction.

This former INS center is now home to a thriving community of artists, from performers to painters to architects.

The final resting place of "Mother Kofi," a Black minister who was assassinated in the middle of a sermon.

The last standing silent film studio in Jacksonville is the last remnant of the city's once-thriving movie industry.

Hidden inside one of the world's most well-visited zoos is a secret plaque promising eternal life.

Rare moles meet activism at this Oaxacan eatery.

The famed amusement district marks the beginning of summer with a wild procession of nautical creatures.

The last living thing to come out of the rubble after 9/11 is now a symbol of hope and resilience.

Underneath the bustling city streets, a hydroponic farm grows unique herbs in an urban oasis.

This exemplar of modernist architecture is meant to captivate and inspire students of the Cooper Union.

This enormous banquet-themed artwork honors over 1,000 notable women throughout history.

An easy to overlook storefront hides some of the most authentic and regionally diverse Chinese food in New York.

The first piece of public art dedicated to LGBT rights.

Built hundreds of years ago this downtown iron barrier once protected a much despised king.

This Russian bar-restaurant lies within a three-story underground bathhouse.

This iconic tattoo shop has its own onsite museum with artifacts from the early history of modern body art.

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

A three-story copper skybridge connects two Manhattan buildings with Art Deco luxury.

This cemetery has graves dating back to the 17th century, including the city's oldest carved tombstone and an ominous cryptogram.

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

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

Collection dedicated to funeral rites, equipment, and mourning rituals of the Viennese.