The mass grave of a heroic Revolutionary War regiment sits below an empty lot near the Gowanus Canal.

The fanciest public restroom in New York City boasts fresh flowers, art, and a classical music soundtrack.

The oldest pastificio in Queens offers visitors fresh noodles and a peek inside the macaroni-making magic.

This Russian bar-restaurant lies within a three-story underground bathhouse.

One of only two commuter aerial tramways in the United States.

A dilapidated dock tells the story of Titanic's missed arrival.

Order scoops of pandan, lychee, and black sesame at this family-run institution.

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

The oldest family-run luncheonette in New York, last renovated in 1948, still serves food and drinks the old-fashioned way.

The spot in the Mile-High City that's exactly 5,280 feet above sea level (at least for now).

Though it's unclear why it's there, the lifelike sculpture of the giant lizard is oddly charming.

For a time this small Florida town of less than 1,000 residents was the national leader in dismemberment.

An underwater statue of Christ blesses the depths off Key Largo.

The third tallest lighthouse in America once guided author Stephen Crane to safety.

This legendary "evil" doll has been haunting the citizens of Key West for over 100 years.

This little blue house pokes out over the campus of UC San Diego, seven stories high.

16,500-acre ranch filled with American heritage, geological wonders, and a giant pile of tires is the crown jewel of an intriguing tug-of-war.

These faux-cliff dwellings allow visitors to climb around on a replica archaeological site.

The rough and tumble president's childhood home displays the shirt he was once shot in and the speech that saved him.

This castle-like building in Manhattan helped destigmatize cancer in the 19th century.