Phil Mortillaro uses keys to bring art back to the Village.

This medieval castle overlooking the Elzbach river looks just like it did hundreds of years ago.

A monumental statue of RCA's mascot now sits atop a historical society roof after a life of moving around.

One part local history, 99 parts gruesome haunted house.

In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.

Avoid gangster interaction while window-shopping.

This sculpture by artist Fritz Keonig survived the 9/11 attacks and now stands as a monument to the victims.

This Roman arch marks the location of an ancient gate at one of the Seven Hills of Rome.

Hollywood's most famous landmark, the "temporary" sign that has stood for decades longer than intended.

A Bibliophile's Dream.

This morbid, delightful curiosity shop offers everything from animal bones to human teeth.

Plot your trip through the city on the sidewalk.

A three-story copper skybridge connects two Manhattan buildings with Art Deco luxury.

A celebration of capitalism in Midtown.

Peek through the gates at this oasis from the city, full of Old English charm.

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

A pedestrian island in the middle of world-famous Times Square emits a strange (and purposeful) humming noise.

Whisper secrets in a busy station only to be heard on the other side of this acoustic arch.

Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.

There must be a pun in this haystack somewhere...

A vista of the city and sea from atop the little-known viewing deck on an unassuming Columbus statue.

A prime example of New Orleans' unique architecture these early 20th century homes were built to look like steamboats.

A haunting, yet lovingly hand-hewn potters' field full of graves that flood with each heavy rain.

The greatest collection of New Orleans masking and processional traditions covering everything from Baby Dolls to Skull and Bone gangs.