The New York hotel where tragic visionary Nikola Tesla spent his final hours, destitute and alone but for the pigeons.

A dark patch of the ceiling at Grand Central Terminal which was not restored is still stained brown by tobacco.

Whisper secrets in a busy station only to be heard on the other side of this acoustic arch.

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

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

Need to book a room at the Hotel Pennsylvania? Just dial up 6-5000.

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.

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

The picturesque birthplace of Icelandic democracy is drenched in the blood of its brutal past.

There are lots of hands and feet stamped in the cement in front of Grauman’s Chinese Theater, but Mel left behind something extra.

World-famous, Pink's still manages to keep its prized cult fetish status.

Established in the '60s, a family-owned tropical drink bar founded by Ray Buhen, bartender to the stars.

At 135 years old and counting, this historic print shop is heaven for poster nerds and music buffs.

This historic "City of the Dead" lies prominently in the center of New Orleans' famous Garden District.

Made of giant chains and hung with shackles, this iron cross honors those unknowns who perished under American slavery.

The second oldest continuously operating bar in Louisiana.

A snapshot of the city's fascinating voodoo culture.

A museum and shop on Bourbon Street located in the former home of the second Voodoo Queen of New Orleans.

Formerly known as National D-Day Museum, this collection commemorates the battles of Normandy and WWII.

The oldest cemetery in New Orleans, resting peacefully for over 200 years now.

In 2010, Nicolas Cage purchased two plots in this cemetery using one to construct this strange pyramid mausoleum.

The final resting place of New Orleans' most famous voodoo priestess.

The curiosities and wonders of pharmacy in a delightful historic building.

Home with Gothic windows featured in a famous painting.