This interactive gallery makes you feel like you've stepped into a fantasy world filled with whimsical monsters.

Some of the best Persian food in New York comes from the front window of an unassuming pizza shop.

A layered tribute to the work of mosaicist Isaiah Zagar.

Built hundreds of years ago this downtown iron barrier once protected a much despised king.

A staggering collection of photographs depicting medical, social, and historical change.

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

A snapshot of the city's fascinating voodoo culture.

Non-profit time travel mart sells goods you would need for a trip through the fourth dimension.

On Japan's Tashirojima Island, cats are king.

An artsy hidden staircase leads to breathtaking views of San Francisco.

During prohibition, corrupt city officials ran drinking dens under the streets of Downtown Los Angeles.

A huge musical instrument played by the ocean.

The vast, legendary catacombs hold secrets much stranger than stacked bones.

This bar named after the world's first mixed cocktail was home to one of New Orleans' most notorious politicians.

Storyville was New Orleans' historic red light district and hotbed of jazz music, sometimes referred to simply as "The District."

Tombstones and enigmatic inscriptions hide within a vault beneath a popular London arts venue.

A charming 17th-century alley is lined with secondhand bookstores and antiquarian shops.

Colorful murals by Jean Cocteau hide within this peaceful London sanctuary.

This historic, palatial theater is now one of the world’s most beautiful bookstores.

Nikola Tesla's former home contains an homage hidden from plain sight.

Unusual books about food and drink abound in this 19th-century New York townhouse.

When it opened during the final years of the embargo, all the drinks and cigars were free.

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

This collector's home is a constant work in progress.