Rusting away on the edge of New Jersey are the remains of a Cold War missile launch site.

Established in 1937, the oldest candy shop in New York City boasts a rainbow-colored inventory that would make Willy Wonka envious.

The collection is exhibited in a Staten Island building modeled on traditional Himalayan architecture.

All of the Malaysian sweets at this shop are made daily with a whole lot of love.

Cooks at this tiny takeout spot grind their rice flour in a stone mill each morning for perfect cheung fun.

A reminder to choose water over wine since 1888.

The home of aviation trailblazers, in a remote corner of the big city.

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

Shop while you wait for a table in this tiny Indonesian eatery within a mini-mart.

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

The famed amusement district marks the beginning of summer with a wild procession of nautical creatures.

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

Waterway populated with abandoned projects, including a submarine.

Seriously good slices of Sicilian pizza lurk at the back of the Bronx's oldest enclosed market.

A hidey-hole sandwiched between cellphone, DVD, and jewelry stores features Tibetan delights.

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

Serving Central Asian breads that range from cracker-crisp to warm and fluffy, this bakery brings Bukhara to Queens.

This small New York museum examines Chinese history from its origins right up to its arrival in the city.

Phil Mortillaro uses keys to bring art back to the Village.

A notorious punk house turned co-op.

In its day this historic fort held 100 cannons pointed in almost every direction to protect New York.

A beautiful collection of architectural ornaments rescued from demolished New York City buildings.

Walk into the 19th century without leaving Brooklyn.

A Jewish deli run by Yemeni Muslims in an Afro-Caribbean neighborhood is quintessential Brooklyn.