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 innocent-looking townhome is actually a subway exit.

Volunteer-run library dedicated to exploring five decades of activism history.

An oasis of calm amid the chaos of the boardwalk, the museum traces the heritage of this beloved beachside amusement park.

Detailed facade of a brownstone in Boerum Hill.

Abandoned power station once home to a squatter community, now being developed into an arts center.

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

Behind a bodega is a small museum of relics and ephemera showcasing the history of New York.

One of New York's best collections of pinball is hidden in a secret bar in the back of this laundromat.

Just your average Marie Antoinette–themed speakeasy in an abandoned 19th-century subway tunnel.

Sniff the Titan Arum's rotting flesh.

Ride the subways of yesteryear.

The oldest remaining authentic Putt-Putt course that Donald Clayton created in Ohio.

The only home that Alexander Hamilton ever owned has a history almost as troubled as his own.

Bowl in splendor, if you're lucky.

From scholastic to sepulchral - now under reconstruction.

This Wall Street bar was once a hub of revolutionary activity where Washington famously bid farewell to his troops.

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

An uber-secure, windowless tower of doom in the center of Manhattan is an NSA spyscraper.

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

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

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

The walls are decorated with whimsical murals painted by the creator of the Madeline franchise.