Have a steam and some blini at this cafe in a century-old bathhouse.

This subterranean oyster house has been the pearl of Grand Central Station since 1913.

Every year model trains zip through a miniature New York City that's now 150 landmarks strong.

A sculptural commentary on capitalism pokes up from the East River.

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

Salute the leader of the proletariat.

A little lighthouse in New York City, surrounded by mysterious stories of insanity-driven construction.

Touching mementoes from those who didn't make it back from World War I still hang in one of New York's oldest bars.

A former insane asylum despised by Nelly Bly and Charles Dickens is now fashionable apartments.

This futuristic airport terminal was abandoned for decades before reopening as a hotel—with a vintage plane of its own parked out back.

A discreet little stairway on St. Nicholas Avenue leads to a quaint and unexpected cobblestone street of 19th century wooden rowhouses.

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

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

Lie in a hammock where George Washington stood.

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

The only home that Alexander Hamilton ever owned has a history almost as troubled as his own.

Slyly buy a shake in the Parker Meridien lobby.

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

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

Though its celestial ceiling is impressive, the true star is the vast collection of French books.

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

The remnants of two World's Fairs are here, complete with a 12-story globe, a mini-Manhattan, and a UFO-shaped pavilion.

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.