A Buddhist temple to honor insects that died for science.

Neon signs that grace the windows of Bergdorf Goodman's and Tiffany & Co. come from this studio in Brooklyn.

Unlock the secrets of the conjuring arts.

During the holidays, a vintage subway train whisks New Yorkers back in time.

For over 30 years the walls of this Harlem schoolyard have been a gallery of street art by "Kings and better."

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

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

Sniff the Titan Arum's rotting flesh.

A stunning, two-tiered waterfall made famous by poets, artists and the legend of a ghost dog.

Read a book next to a Midtown waterfall.

Under a glass sidewalk lie the remains of some of Manhattan's oldest buildings.

A hands-on traveling collection of the innovative devices of yesteryear.

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

A miniature rainforest is growing inside of a Midtown Manhattan office building.

Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.

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

New York's oldest magic store.

Manhattan’s Battery Park has a whimsical carousel full of spinning, glowing fish.

Amid the bustle and noise of the Financial District hides a secluded garden oasis above the city streets.

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

La Monte Young and Marian Zazeela's "Dream House" will immerse you in an ever changing world of sound and light.

Penn State's giant bug collection.

According to local myth this cemetery is half evil spirits, half good—split down the middle.

This Philly landmark has a giant butterfly pavilion, three floors of insect displays, and withstood a $40,000 heist.