Serving Central Asian breads that range from cracker-crisp to warm and fluffy, this bakery brings Bukhara to Queens.

A replica of a 7th-century church hides in plain sight in the middle of the concrete jungle.

The last living thing to come out of the rubble after 9/11 is now a symbol of hope and resilience.

The oldest continuously operating farm in New York State.

The oldest living organism in New York City. Maybe.

A cargo of beautiful music.

A hidey-hole sandwiched between cellphone, DVD, and jewelry stores features Tibetan delights.

Historical figures from New York City's Catholic community reside in Midtown.

The Vatican of the movie industry turned into an actual church.

Take in a rare, face-to-face glimpse of Lady Liberty at this tucked away Red Hook park.

Twice a day one of these tragic bronze mariners drowns with the tide to remember all those the sea has taken.

This Dutch Colonial home is the oldest remaining farmhouse in Manhattan.

Two New York rooftops are home to the largest rooftop soil farms in the world.

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

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

The famous author's cottage hideaway.

Slyly buy a shake in the Parker Meridien lobby.

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

Long the exclusive domain of birds and vagabonds, this little-known Central Park peninsula is open to the public once more.

Named the fifth most beautiful building in America in 1885, this former courthouse boasts the best view in the Village.

One of the few remaining casualties of the London Blitz, this destroyed church has become an enchanting public garden.

A rotting air force base is now home to rare birds and scarce plants.

This trio of neolithic stone monuments are fabled to be a king and his knights that were petrified by a witch.

Puzzles within puzzles hide a golden treasure in this hedge maze.