Macabre headstones carved with winged skulls, dancing skeletons, and pithy reminders of impending death.

The American Revolution was galvanized into serious action due to the tragic clash with British soldiers that occurred at this location.

This 3,500 pound obelisk was constructed with more than 1,000 reclaimed guns.

The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been named a governmentally recognized sound.

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

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

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

Sniff the Titan Arum's rotting flesh.

Destructive children, start your engines.

Lie in a hammock where George Washington stood.

A dark patch of the ceiling at Grand Central Terminal which was not restored is still stained brown by tobacco.

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

Rummage through this sunken ship, but leave your scuba gear at home.

The most confusing clock in New York.

Try not to get slimed in Tribeca.

Blighted Irish field and the ruins of a 19th-century cottage on the edge of urban Manhattan.

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

In Cold Spring, New York, a shrine containing Godzilla and an assortment of plastic dinosaurs stands dedicated to a teenager who died in a car accident in 1996.

Colloquially known as “piss alley,” this narrow street filled with tiny bars and barbecue stands looks like it was pulled straight out of “Blade Runner.”

Not quite the menace it once was, this monster still has some chops.

Cabaret where the show girls are all androids, and the patrons couldn't be more pleased.

Randy Senna's Fascination and retro arcade is home to the last Fascination game in New Jersey, and one of seven remaining as of 2021.

This outdoor gallery of sculptures along the East River was once a landfill.

Once called Winthrop Park in 1889, home to a decidedly sexy tribute to the Monitor vs. Merrimac battle.