This former crime corner has been turned into an eclectic community center.

A reminder to choose water over wine since 1888.

This exemplar of modernist architecture is meant to captivate and inspire students of the Cooper Union.

Curious crustaceans support an obelisk from ancient Egypt that now stands in modern-day Central Park.

Two large-scale sculptures of Adam and Eve greet visitors in the nude at the Time Warner Center in NYC.

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

Hidden in one of New York's oldest subway stations is the final remnant of the site of the bizarre Shakespeare Riots.

A crumbling hospital from the 1850s on Roosevelt Island.

Mary Kelly was last seen here before she was murdered by Jack the Ripper.

Where Greenpoint's first European settler—and troublemaker—made his home.

The world's largest mountain carving could fit all of Mount Rushmore inside it many times over.

The bugs crawling down the front of this office building are almost as big as a '68 VW Beetle.

This striking art museum holds an amazing series of curiosity cabinets.

After the musical legend's death, his memorial was mysteriously graffitied in gold.

This kaleidoscopic mural shows Bob Dylan throughout his transition from young troubadour to Nobel laureate.

This small-town Connecticut restaurant gives each diner a free book from its vast library.

Performers, intricate sets, and a real speakeasy tell the story of the 18th Amendment.

You’ve heard of bookworms, but this small sculpture at a university library may be the world’s first bookbee.

A statue honoring 44 continuous years of greeting passing ships.

Love is in the air along the small street in Brooklyn.

The Underground Railroad passed right through this historic Brooklyn Heights church.

Avoid gangster interaction while window-shopping.

This innocent-looking townhome is actually a subway exit.

Touching mementoes from those who didn't make it back from World War I still hang in one of New York's oldest bars.