This Queens beer hall preserves a German culture and language that is all but lost.

This tiny store is your one-stop shop for all sorts of rare and wonderful buttons.

This seemingly unremarkable boulder is said to bear the hoofprint of the devil himself.

The oldest living organism in New York City. Maybe.

“Wagon Jobber" turned smokehouse magnate's family-owned business is still going strong 100 years later.

Every animal in the torah taxidermied and crammed into a Brooklyn townhouse.

Two New York rooftops are home to the largest rooftop soil farms in the world.

Nikola Tesla's former home contains an homage hidden from plain sight.

A tree that grows parallel to the ground was declared Brooklyn's "crowning curio" by the poet who saved it.

A no-frills cinephile haven known for showing offbeat, underseen films.

Come for the pastrami, stay for the million-dollar art.

One of only two remaining Victorian-era greenhouses in New York.

Play heads or tails with thousands of different coins.

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

Come for the sustainable organic chocolate, stay for the sustainable organic booze.

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

A charming "tea atelier" hidden away in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.

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

Rummage through this sunken ship, but leave your scuba gear at home.

The last slot car racing arcade in Brooklyn is keeping the dream of speedy little autos alive.

The factory for the popular Dumbo location, the Greenpoint shop is a quiet gem.

The end of the 4 Line is also the end of the line for 300,000 souls in one of NYC's most illustrious cemeteries.

A band of aerialists and circus performers putting on incredible shows in East Williamsburg.

Built as a gift to the hottest tastemaker of the time, these hidden quarters remain an Art Deco showpiece.