The mysterious image is believed to show Edward Hyde, 3rd Earl of Clarendon, in a beautiful blue dress.

An eerie diorama that captures the majestic nature of a few prehistoric-looking beasts.

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

A miniature rainforest is growing inside of a Midtown Manhattan office building.

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

A treasure trove of artifacts, books, and artwork from the "golden age" of exploration.

Mrs. Mallard and her brood are a beloved fixture in Boston Public Garden.

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

This whimsical group of statues is a favorite of children who love to climb all over Lewis Carroll's beloved characters.

Hidden in Central Park's Ramble is a troublesome cave buried just beneath the surface.

A magical sinkhole on the Yucatán Peninsula is adorned with mini waterfalls and hanging vines.

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

The only remaining building in New York to see the inauguration of a president is being slowly overtaken by a grocery store.

A Pythagorean funhouse that tries, successfully, to prove that math is the coolest thing ever.

Cryptic messages embedded in the New York City sidewalk.

Rummage through this sunken ship, but leave your scuba gear at home.

The oldest bibliophilia club in America, with exhibitions on historic books and graphic arts.

New York's oldest magic store.

Long the exclusive domain of birds and vagabonds, this little-known Central Park peninsula is open to the public once more.

A dark patch of the ceiling at Grand Central Terminal which was not restored is still stained brown by tobacco.

A very classy 1920s-era bar right in Grand Central Station.

Whisper secrets in a busy station only to be heard on the other side of this acoustic arch.

A small peaceful park and waterfall tucked amid the urban grind of Midtown Manhattan.

Everyone from Mark Twain to Teddy Roosevelt has a pipe hanging from the walls of this historic chophouse.