Try not to get slimed in Tribeca.

The world’s oldest and biggest bookstore stocking only mystery, crime fiction, espionage, and thrillers.

The oldest family-run luncheonette in New York, last renovated in 1948, still serves food and drinks the old-fashioned way.

A treasure trove of artifacts, books, and artwork from the "golden age" of exploration.

A terrific purveyor of natural history objects and curios.

A beautiful and abandoned New York subway station from 1904, complete with chandelier.

Panoramic views of the city of New Haven and the Long Island Sound, with a side of history.

The highest point in Virginia can only be reached by passing through ponies and flowers.

The flower-shaped temple in Virginia aims to transcend the boundaries of the world’s religions.

There aren't too many operational funiculars around, but Pittsburgh has two!

4,000 monkeys used for medical testing on an island off of South Carolina.

This statue intended for children to enjoy became a minor political spat.

The gravestone of the man who designed the plastic pink flamingo is adorned with his most famous creation.

This plaque is dedicated to one-half of the Magliozzi brothers and their hit radio show, 'Car Talk.'

This stimulating sex toy museum is sure to arouse the interest of its visitors.

Martha's Vineyard's most beloved speakeasy sells late-night pastries.

The oldest platform carousel built in the United States continues to delight children in Martha’s Vineyard.

Memorial to a beloved puppeteer as well as all street performers.

Once the largest public hospital for the mentally ill was also surrounded by controversy.

Everyone's favorite neighbor is remembered fondly in this small-town church.

Large Massachusetts museum dedicated to Armenian history and culture.

On a side street near the interstate is the building where the famous anarchist once owned an ice cream parlor.

This wooly sculpture supposedly marks the birthplace of a famous nursery rhyme, or not.

Site of the creepy house used in Lucio Fulci's "The House by the Cemetery."