Commemorating the spot where the famous scientist fed his pigeons.

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

A 19th-century politician who died after walking home in a blizzard is honored with this Manhattan statue.

Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.

Stunningly detailed mosaics in a New York subway station bring life to the Weimaraners of artist William Wegman's work—and to thousands of commutes.

The one-time epicenter of American songwriting is now a little remembered Manhattan commercial block.

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

The walls are decorated with whimsical murals painted by the creator of the Madeline franchise.

The iconic Manhattan corner that was once the site of the Beastie Boys' fake clothing store.

A vibrant, 100-foot-tall mural dedicated to Evelyn Nesbit, the tragic icon of the Gilded Age.

This monument to a veteran of the Mexican-American War is one of only two in Manhattan that serve as an actual mausoleum.

This New Orleans statue of a portly figure in a goofy hat pays homage to a classic of satirical literature.

Rumored to be a giant robot in disguise, this colossal chef has been the beloved symbol of Tokyo’s kitchenware district for decades.

The decommissioned steam engine’s whistle can still be heard three times a day at one of Japan’s oldest train stations.

This unassuimng grain elevator, commonly confused for a smokestack, helped inspire the modern architecture movement.

The South's nickname was supposedly born at a former bank in New Orleans' French Quarter.

This historic "City of the Dead" lies prominently in the center of New Orleans' famous Garden District.

A house of courtship where the Jazz Age's most storied lovers got their start.

After the oysters have been shucked, and the restaurant's been shuttered, the terrazzo sidewalk from the 1940s is all that remains.

This distinctive Crescent City tradition dates back to the days of horse-drawn carriages.

This macabre shop, filled with art, oddities, and taxidermy is hidden in the heart of the French Quarter.

Shop for books in the New Orleans house where William Faulkner once lived.

This quaint museum in a long-running workshop is dedicated to a fixture in New Orleans lighting.

The only rotating bar in New Orleans has been slowly spinning since 1949.