The original toys that inspired the beloved children's stories are on display at the New York Public Library.

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.

This abandoned subway station can still be seen on regular commuter trips.

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

Walk over a 150 year old manhole.

New York City's smallest piece of private property.

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

Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.

Try not to get slimed in Tribeca.

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

A terrific purveyor of natural history objects and curios.

Massive volcano in the Andes is the farthest point from earth's center.

A swing to dangle you off the very edge.

The house that birthed The Old Man and The Sea is now a museum devoted to the old man who wrote it.

Spanning the El Chorro gorge, this pathway used to be one of the most dangerous crossings in the world.

Europe's largest collection of matchbox designs is a fascinating exploration of the cultural history of the world.

One of the largest Roman settlements in Portugal.

Where beer lovers can literally immerse themselves in beer.

A fascinating little museum dedicated to the thousands of chemical substances concealed in our food.

A wunderkammer of mysterious objects and stories.

From toys to kettles to scientific instruments, this German museum celebrates the beauty of 20th century design.

A collection of abandoned typographic signs from Berlin and beyond.

If they push on just the right spot, even the weakest person can move this titanic boulder.