These expertly crafted, scientifically accurate glass sea creatures were once an international phenomenon.

A graffiti Mecca welcoming artists from around the world.

The first evidence of some of the Earth's earliest life was found in this fossilized undersea grotto.

Abandoned 19th century homes once occupied by naval officers, soon to be demolished.

Beneath the mossy overgrowth covering this once-sprawling campus lies decades of history and the secrets that come with it.

An unprepossessing stone marks the last resting place of one of the most accomplished Native Americans in history.

This manor in the woods memorializes one of the greatest birders of a generation.

This museum pays tribute to the largest group in the Iroquois Confederacy.

Where one of the worst train disasters in the country took place, leading to upgrades in rail safety.

Hike deep into the woods to explore this Gilded Age masterpiece.

This giant rock arrived at this quiet park thousands of years ago on the back of a massive glacier.

No monkeying around, this fountain was really named after the classic sci-fi film.

An off the grid woodland retreat that harkens back to days long forgotten.

This exhibit allows visitors to wander through the interior of a replica Ice Age glacial cave.

These century-old townhouses contain some of the first car garages built in the United States.

The small burial plot is located in a mall parking lot.

A 10-foot-tall concrete Alley Oop statue left over from World War II now stands on the side of the road.

The place where Dvořák composed some of his most famous works.

Adherence to strict Jewish laws is required to enter this ultra-conservative New York village.

This landmark jazz venue is the oldest continuously running African-American club in the United States.

A historic lighthouse steeped in rumors of ghost and pirate stories.

What’s a sure fire way to end up in jail in New York in the 1920s? Peddling bad moonshine.

Behind a bodega is a small museum of relics and ephemera showcasing the history of New York.

Queen Anne style apartment house built in 1886.