You can still ride this 100-year-old work of art in Brooklyn's largest public park.

This otherwise innocuous bodega was once the headquarters of the most feared assassin's guild in American history.

Curious crustaceans support an obelisk from ancient Egypt that now stands in modern-day Central Park.

A quiet and contemplative oasis in the middle of New York's bustle and riot.

New York's oldest and possibly grandest keeper of books.

One of the last few places in Manhattan that employed a pneumatic systemic keeps it on display.

Peek through the gates at this oasis from the city, full of Old English charm.

A bit of retro transportation flair preserved in the world's largest department store.

The remnants of two World's Fairs are here, complete with a 12-story globe, a mini-Manhattan, and a UFO-shaped pavilion.

One of the most enjoyable bits of history at Coney Island and “the most romantic ride in the world.”

Lady Liberty's first beacon of enlightenment is now displayed in a museum near the statue.

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

An uber-secure, windowless tower of doom in the center of Manhattan is an NSA spyscraper.

A popular European tradition makes its way to the states on one of America's most famous bridges.

Once the tallest building in the world and the site of "the highest dinner ever held in New York" this building now holds the most expensive penthouse in the city.

The fanciest public restroom in New York City boasts fresh flowers, art, and a classical music soundtrack.

An unassuming secret door once led to a legendary watering hole.

A pedestrian island in the middle of world-famous Times Square emits a strange (and purposeful) humming noise.

The name of this famed hospital was once a byword for the horrors of medical and psychiatric care.

New York City's smallest piece of private property.

This cemetery has graves dating back to the 17th century, including the city's oldest carved tombstone and an ominous cryptogram.

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

One of only two commuter aerial tramways in the United States.

Try not to get slimed in Tribeca.