This whimsical group of statues is a favorite of children who love to climb all over Lewis Carroll's beloved characters.

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

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

Tucked in the back of this amazing antique store is an important piece of medical history.

Red frames showcase remnants of one of New York's original subway stations.

The most confusing clock in New York.

A semi-scholarly approach to sex.

This monument to a veteran of the Mexican-American War is one of only two in Manhattan that serve as an actual mausoleum.

A 19th-century politician who died after walking home in a blizzard is honored with this Manhattan statue.

Twenty-three trees, each paired with a basalt stone, line a street in Chelsea, continuing an urban project started by German Fluxus artist Joseph Beuys.

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

An artist's cute bronze subway sculptures belie his violent artistic past.

The oldest operating apothecary in the US has treated everyone from Thomas Edison to Mark Twain.

The first piece of public art dedicated to LGBT rights.

New York City's smallest piece of private property.

Great place to have a drink and a bite to eat in an atmosphere laden with New York's Bohemian past.

Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.

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

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

The rare American Civil War-era weapon was never fired in anger.

Waterway populated with abandoned projects, including a submarine.

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

The flagship building of an early national restaurant chain is a superb example of terra cotta art.

An oasis of calm amid the chaos of the boardwalk, the museum traces the heritage of this beloved beachside amusement park.