Statue in Salem of the woman who starred as the witch Samantha in the sitcom "Bewitched."

A museum dedicated exclusively to the lore and history of ouija boards.

One man’s hobby is another man’s world of metal wonders.

"Try not to knock anything over!"

Like stepping into a spooky fairy-tale, this shop carries the dark ideas of artists and other makers.

Western New York's largest independent bookstore doubles as a historical repository of all things Niagara Falls.

This graceful little figure is a one-of-a-kind version of the cherished character.

Walking around West Harlem reveals a scavenger hunt of beautiful bird murals.

This small road tunnel is the only place where you can cross beneath the Erie Canal.

Crammed into several rooms of a Staten Island home, this museum is a vodka-soaked paean to the pleasures of drinking.

This whimsically unique butterfly farm focuses solely on creating habitats for the gentle insects.

The largest known open fault in the United States is basically a giant natural refrigerator.

The famed amusement district marks the beginning of summer with a wild procession of nautical creatures.

Those belting out show tunes might not realize this piano bar marks the site where Thomas Paine died in 1809.

The remains of what was once the world's steepest passenger funicular.

Astonishing collection of helmets, scientific instruments, and medical models.

This small Catskills village has six independent bookstores and more bookshops than restaurants.

A big shiny gin and whiskey distillery in Sunset Park.

This once-private estate is now a dreamy, meditative garden that's open to the public.

Failed state-supported institution meant to rehabilitate students with intellectual disabilities.

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

A collaborative art project that transformed a neighborhood in NYC's Queens.

The floor-to-ceiling collection in an old factory is a unique alternative to stuffy galleries.

A remnant from the golden age of aviation still in use today, Pan Am's Clipper service took off from this Art Deco gem.