Marie told fortunes from her small stand on the Boardwalk for decades, including to a young Bruce Springsteen who would busk outside her booth.

A former seaside jewel built for the everyman is now simply a neglected art deco fortress.

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

Infamous marsh filled with toxic waste, World War II-era London rubble, and dead mobsters galore.

First a horse rendering plant, then a 19th century landfill, this beach is full of glass from thousands upon thousands of broken bottles.

Every year model trains zip through a miniature New York City that's now 150 landmarks strong.

Mysterious 500-year-old tapestries depict a unicorn hunt.

The first and only carousel with a lineup entirely of insects.

One of the last taxidermists in New York City.

New York City's only wildlife rehabilitation center treats more than 3,000 feathered and furry patients each year.

A Victorian cemetery in the heart of Brooklyn remains a popular mecca of morbid curiosity.

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

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.

Sniff the Titan Arum's rotting flesh.

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

A Red Hook dive bar that is holding onto its roots.

An unconventional space for art and science housed in a massive old warehouse.

A band of aerialists and circus performers putting on incredible shows in East Williamsburg.

On the Hudson resides one of the largest clocks in the world.

Lie in a hammock where George Washington stood.

This historic address is home to the beloved ball and is an almost totally empty building among the most expensive real estate in the world.

There must be a pun in this haystack somewhere...

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