World's first "penitentiary," meant to be humane, drove men insane.

America's most famous museum of medical oddities is home to the remains of Albert Einstein's brain.

Manhattan and the Bronx have been playing tug-of-war over this former island neighborhood for more than a century.

The crown jewel of the Queens Museum is a nearly 10,000-square-foot architectural model of the city originally built for the 1964 World's Fair.

The remnants of two World's Fairs are here, complete with a 12-story globe, a mini-Manhattan, and a UFO-shaped pavilion.

The first American department store, and home to the largest operating musical instrument in the world.

Manhattan’s Battery Park has a whimsical carousel full of spinning, glowing fish.

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

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

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

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

A bit of retro transportation flair preserved in the world's largest department store.

Every year model trains zip through a miniature New York City that's now 150 landmarks strong.

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

Beautiful mosaics cover the first stations opened on New York City's newest subway line.

Wall Street has a new heroine, a bronze statue of a small but fierce girl.

This anonymous businessman sculpted in bronze became an enduring memorial after 9/11, and had been mistaken by rescue workers for a survivor in the rubble.

Under a glass sidewalk lie the remains of some of Manhattan's oldest buildings.

The world’s oldest and biggest bookstore stocking only mystery, crime fiction, espionage, and thrillers.

The home of the first American-born saint is one of the only curved buildings in New York.

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

The original toys that inspired the beloved children's stories are on display at the New York Public Library.

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

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