The Vatican of the movie industry turned into an actual church.

This tiny store is your one-stop shop for all sorts of rare and wonderful buttons.

The great American road trip, but smaller.

The best B-movies filmed on a shoestring budget were born here.

Offbeat arts organization that hosts exhibitions, events, and explorations.

Rat sculptures try to infiltrate the Graybar Building in an architectural tribute to New York City's nautical history.

The abandoned ruins of America's first private zoo are open for exploration in the Catskills.

A preserved factory in the "Home of the Carrousel" is now a museum dedicated to the classic wooden ride.

One Brooklyn man's collection of life-size fiberglass statues has taken over his entire yard.

A perfect replica of the beloved show's first set.

"Gnome Chomsky" was once the largest gnome in the world, but is now simply tall for his kind.

The birthplace of America's favorite fruit-flavored mystery dessert.

A no-frills cinephile haven known for showing offbeat, underseen films.

This iconic tattoo shop has its own onsite museum with artifacts from the early history of modern body art.

Salute the leader of the proletariat.

Walk into the 19th century without leaving Brooklyn.

Town full of spiritualists, some of whom are mediums, is still in full swing after 130 years.

A charming "tea atelier" hidden away in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.

This former theme park in New York's Adirondack Mountains fell into ruin before being resurrected as a state-run campground

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

A Frankenstein blend of science and art allows one tree to produce 40 different types of stone fruit.

The absurd creation is a compulsory destination for selfies in Buffalo.

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

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