America's oldest Eastern European synagogue provided the immigrants of crowded Lower East Side tenements a space of sanctuary.

A no-frills cinephile haven known for showing offbeat, underseen films.

This outdoor gallery of graffiti-covered walls pays homage to the past, present, and possible future of street art.

Walk into the 19th century without leaving Brooklyn.

This historic address is home to the beloved ball and is an almost totally empty building among the most expensive real estate in the world.

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

Cryptic messages embedded in the New York City sidewalk.

Avoid gangster interaction while window-shopping.

Plot your trip through the city on the sidewalk.

An artist's cute bronze subway sculptures belie his violent artistic past.

A clock set into the concrete outside a Manhattan jeweler has been telling time underfoot for over a century.

Volunteer-run library dedicated to exploring five decades of activism history.

This innocent-looking townhome is actually a subway exit.

Lie in a hammock where George Washington stood.

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

An arcade packed with a rotating collection of unique independent video games.

Once America's longest-manned military fort, now an abandoned hulk.

A bit of retro transportation flair preserved in the world's largest department store.

Detailed facade of a brownstone in Boerum Hill.

This Wall Street bar was once a hub of revolutionary activity where Washington famously bid farewell to his troops.

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

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

Hidden in plain sight on a pair of Manhattan subway tunnels are a pair of public instruments that sing to each other.

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