This interactive gallery makes you feel like you've stepped into a fantasy world filled with whimsical monsters.

Check out the underground party scene at the "Burning Man of Brooklyn."

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

An annual extravaganza of Broadway theater memorabilia.

A collection of fanzines, recordings, and documents detailing the rise and influence of the feminist punk movement.

A hyper-luxurious, 12,000- square foot home might be buried beneath Queens, still waiting to protect you from nuclear missiles.

Plot your trip through the city on the sidewalk.

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

Wine bottle sculpture with a ship's stateroom inside.

A WWI fighter plane and turn-of-the-century penny candy shop are among the unexpected features of this Financial District building.

Long the exclusive domain of birds and vagabonds, this little-known Central Park peninsula is open to the public once more.

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

This abandoned subway station can still be seen on regular commuter trips.

This semi-hidden Manhattan restaurant is based out of a loading dock.

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

The famous author's cottage hideaway.

A dark, dank room in subterranean Manhattan was the site of a ghastly murder.

The loneliest island in New York.

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

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

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

An uber-secure, windowless tower of doom in the center of Manhattan is an NSA spyscraper.

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.