Once at the center of U.S. finance, the historic Trading Room was meticulously recreated piece by piece and rebuilt in the Art Institute.

A speakeasy takes on Chicago's drinking culture.

New York's oldest magic store.

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

Tucked in the back of this amazing antique store is an important piece of medical history.

This little museum is built on a theater that was once a wildly elaborate speakeasy.

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

The home of the first American-born saint is one of the only curved buildings in New York.

Beautiful mosaics cover the first stations opened on New York City's newest subway line.

Site of the first pathological and bacteriological research facility in the United States.

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

A celebration of capitalism in Midtown.

Amid the bustle and noise of the Financial District hides a secluded garden oasis above the city streets.

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A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.

The intricate stonework of Machu Picchu serves as a testament to Incan engineers.

La Monte Young and Marian Zazeela's "Dream House" will immerse you in an ever changing world of sound and light.

A terrific purveyor of natural history objects and curios.

This whimsical Oz-themed park had a wonderful impact on the surrounding neighborhood.

All of Chicago's wood-paved streets are long gone but two alleys remain.

A monument to the art of slicing people open.

A Bibliophile's Dream.

This shop for all your super spy needs hides an educational secret.

A giant bronze coil of feces is both a tribute to doggie defecation and a reminder to pick it up.