The park is home to the United States's only still-operating Dutch windmill.

The first piece of public art dedicated to LGBT rights.

New York City's smallest piece of private property.

This sculptural piece by the artist Tom Otterness doubles as a jungle gym.

This slender three-story building has also had several famous residents.

Captain America, Sub-Mariner, and the Human Torch were all born in this art deco Manhattan masterpiece.

An artist's cute bronze subway sculptures belie his violent artistic past.

A bit of retro transportation flair preserved in the world's largest department store.

Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.

An homage to Jackie Gleason's bus-driving character from 'The Honeymooners.'

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

The 28-foot granite map plots the locations of 40 theaters in New York City.

This historic address is home to the beloved ball and is an almost totally empty building among the most expensive real estate in the world.

Legend has it the commander of the defenders drew a fateful line in the dirt with his sword just before the final battle.

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

Curious crustaceans support an obelisk from ancient Egypt that now stands in modern-day Central Park.

New York's oldest magic store.

This mosaic dedicated to John Lennon was tended for years by a Beatles super-fan.

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

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

The last living thing to come out of the rubble after 9/11 is now a symbol of hope and resilience.

The site of the deadly Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire.

The oldest living tree in Manhattan comes shrouded in sinister legend.

Named the fifth most beautiful building in America in 1885, this former courthouse boasts the best view in the Village.