The oldest bibliophilia club in America, with exhibitions on historic books and graphic arts.

The final resting place of the great escape artist, where some still gather to wait for his escape from death.

Unique antiquarian shop specializing in globes, maps, and prints.

The oldest house in Manhattan is now a museum that remembers the home's sordid history of scandals, vice-presidents, and ghosts.

The beautiful tunnel that ran from the lobby to Penn Station is still hidden underneath 34th Street.

A restaurant on Staten Island showcases a different grandmother’s cooking every night.

A historic 1890s architectural masterpiece with an iconic clock tower that, once open to the public, now faces an uncertain future.

Though its celestial ceiling is impressive, the true star is the vast collection of French books.

A Pythagorean funhouse that tries, successfully, to prove that math is the coolest thing ever.

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

This beautiful building in the heart of Manhattan's Financial District was empty for decades.

A terrific purveyor of natural history objects and curios.

La Monte Young and Marian Zazeela's "Dream House" will immerse you in an ever changing world of sound and light.