The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.

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

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

The seat of Buffalo government is a gorgeous Art Deco palace.

A beautifully designed asylum was resurrected as a hotel and art center with a ghost story or two.

Soaring over the Niagara Whirlpool since 1916.

A Victorian cemetery in the heart of Brooklyn remains a popular mecca of morbid curiosity.

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

Abandoned 19th century homes once occupied by naval officers, soon to be demolished.

Try not to get slimed in Tribeca.

One of the deadliest American air disasters is nearly forgotten in Brooklyn.

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

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

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

Once the tallest building in the world and the site of "the highest dinner ever held in New York" this building now holds the most expensive penthouse in the city.

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.

A terrific purveyor of natural history objects and curios.

A reminder to choose water over wine since 1888.

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

The highest point on the island known for buildings that touch the sky.

One of the few remaining American elm trees in New York’s Tompkins Square Park was the birthplace of a new religion.

A notorious punk house turned co-op.

The notorious headquarters of a corrupt political machine.