A controversial magical figure is hidden within a diorama of the city.

Whale bones, scrimshaw, and sperm oil make up just a part of this comprehensive collection of whaling history.

Outstanding taxidermy dioramas showcase the grandeur of the continent's wildlife with spooky realism.

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

A semi-scholarly approach to sex.

This statue inspired by Renoir's famous painting embodies the jovial spirit of Key West.

The former home of the Nobel Prize-winning American writer is now home to dozens of six-toed cats.

A monument celebrating the idea of reaching inaccessible places.

While many places make the claim, the Library of Congress says this restaurant is the birthplace of the hamburger.

A little lighthouse in New York City, surrounded by mysterious stories of insanity-driven construction.

Though the case is scorched and the buttons half-melted, this hardy handheld gaming device can still run a game of Tetris.

Commemorating the spot where the famous scientist fed his pigeons.

Dodge prohibitionists and slide through the telephone booth in Crif Dogs.

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

An eerie diorama that captures the majestic nature of a few prehistoric-looking beasts.

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

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

The mummified relics of an American missionary.

This hidden oasis features a stunning view of the Hudson River and the Palisades from a castle-like museum.

Mysterious 500-year-old tapestries depict a unicorn hunt.

Every year model trains zip through a miniature New York City that's now 150 landmarks strong.

The first and only carousel with a lineup entirely of insects.

Sniff the Titan Arum's rotting flesh.

A one-ton statue of Steve Rogers beautifies the entry to a Brooklyn Bed, Bath & Beyond.