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

Lie in a hammock where George Washington stood.

A strip of modern stores in historic buildings.

This city park was once a lookout point for George Washington’s army during the Battle of Brooklyn in 1776.

Take in a rare, face-to-face glimpse of Lady Liberty at this tucked away Red Hook park.

Four cars from the old system were once on display, but were removed in 2014.

The humble fort that saved Washington.

A Red Hook dive bar that is holding onto its roots.

Once a popular watering hole among longshoremen and shipyard workers, this neighborhood treasure spans more than 100 years of Red Hook history.

Sniff the Titan Arum's rotting flesh.

Detailed facade of a brownstone in Boerum Hill.

This historic address is home to the beloved ball and is an almost totally empty building among the most expensive real estate in the world.

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

This cemetery has graves dating back to the 17th century, including the city's oldest carved tombstone and an ominous cryptogram.

A pedestrian island in the middle of world-famous Times Square emits a strange (and purposeful) humming noise.

Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.

The Denver airport is guarded by a 32-foot-tall sculpture of a demonic horse.

This replica of the Greek structure is in the heart of Nashville.

The language and heritage of a nearly forgotten culture can still be explored in this Southern enclave.

Edgar Allan Poe's old dorm is now a shrine to the author's legacy.

This bare tree might not have leaves but it is constantly clothed in festive decorations left by mysterious local benefactors.

On Hilton Head Island this bronze King of the Sea rules all things briny—and lets you know if you’re late for lunch.

A Nessie-like monster supposedly lurks in this lake.

The record holder for the world’s largest peach.