Hordes of precariously balanced stone figures crowd the shores of the Hudson River.

The last slot car racing arcade in Brooklyn is keeping the dream of speedy little autos alive.

A curious fountain that has no water and includes Satan, a crab, and 9 giraffes.

The New York hotel where tragic visionary Nikola Tesla spent his final hours, destitute and alone but for the pigeons.

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

Sniff the Titan Arum's rotting flesh.

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

Nondescript elevator doors open to reveal a stunning, surreal world.

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

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.

Leaf through over 30,000 artists' sketchbooks in what may be the world's largest collection of doodles

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

Unlock the secrets of the conjuring arts.

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

This former Norwegian sailor's church is slowly being taken over by ramshackle robot musicians.

A popular European tradition makes its way to the states on one of America's most famous bridges.

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

One of the last Jazz Age "Wonder Theaters" in New York City.

This sculpture by artist Fritz Keonig survived the 9/11 attacks and now stands as a monument to the victims.

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

This ruined fort hidden at the top of Central Park can't seem to keep from losing its historical plaques.

The oldest operating apothecary in the US has treated everyone from Thomas Edison to Mark Twain.