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

100 massive sculptures in the Hudson River Valley.

Three acres of mythology-inspired sculptures are visible from the highway.

A mysterious echo seems to defy the laws of acoustics.

Tucked in a nondescript downtown Brooklyn mall is a bar containing a remarkable turn of the century anatomical wax collection last seen in 1920s Berlin.

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

Neon signs that grace the windows of Bergdorf Goodman's and Tiffany & Co. come from this studio in Brooklyn.

A deteriorating 1990s Girl Scout camp in a beautiful lush park on Lake Ontario.

The site of a tragic massacre that spawned a multimedia franchise.

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

Lady Liberty's first beacon of enlightenment is now displayed in a museum near the statue.

The final resting place of the great escape artist, where some still gather to wait for his escape from death.

The original toys that inspired the beloved children's stories are on display at the New York Public Library.

A stunning, two-tiered waterfall made famous by poets, artists and the legend of a ghost dog.

The feral felines of Roosevelt Island have a small army of allies and an abandoned hospital all to themselves.

The one-stop shop for all of your superhero (or evil arch-nemesis) needs.

Amid the bustle and noise of the Financial District hides a secluded garden oasis above the city streets.

The first and only carousel with a lineup entirely of insects.