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

New York City's only preserved family home from the 19th century.

A Victorian cemetery in the heart of Brooklyn remains a popular mecca of morbid curiosity.

Avoid gangster interaction while window-shopping.

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

“Invented in Key West, Perfected in Brooklyn."

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

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

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

During the holidays, a vintage subway train whisks New Yorkers back in time.

Great place to have a drink and a bite to eat in an atmosphere laden with New York's Bohemian past.

Love, knishes, and best wishes from this legendary Lower East Side bakery.

Once the tallest building in the world and the site of "the highest dinner ever held in New York" this building now holds the most expensive penthouse in the city.

An unassuming secret door once led to a legendary watering hole.

The world's oldest hologram gallery and the labyrinthine laser laboratory of a holography pioneer.

Mysterious 500-year-old tapestries depict a unicorn hunt.

The "Seinfeld" diner.

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

Sniff the Titan Arum's rotting flesh.

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

A hands-on traveling collection of the innovative devices of yesteryear.

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

A semi-scholarly approach to sex.

Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.