A quiet and contemplative oasis in the middle of New York's bustle and riot.

Long the exclusive domain of birds and vagabonds, this little-known Central Park peninsula is open to the public once more.

A restaurant on Staten Island showcases a different grandmother’s cooking every night.

The walls are decorated with whimsical murals painted by the creator of the Madeline franchise.

Unique antiquarian shop specializing in globes, maps, and prints.

A dark, dank room in subterranean Manhattan was the site of a ghastly murder.

Love, knishes, and best wishes from this legendary Lower East Side bakery.

This former Norwegian sailor's church is slowly being taken over by ramshackle robot musicians.

A WWI fighter plane and turn-of-the-century penny candy shop are among the unexpected features of this Financial District building.

The original toys that inspired the beloved children's stories are on display at the New York Public Library.

Behind a bodega is a small museum of relics and ephemera showcasing the history of New York.

First a horse rendering plant, then a 19th century landfill, this beach is full of glass from thousands upon thousands of broken bottles.

A hands-on traveling collection of the innovative devices of yesteryear.

One of only two commuter aerial tramways in the United States.

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

The world’s oldest and biggest bookstore stocking only mystery, crime fiction, espionage, and thrillers.

A New York garbage depot holds a secret collection of weird and wonderful refuse.

Order scoops of pandan, lychee, and black sesame at this family-run institution.

This lower Manhattan bar is set up in an old bank vault that rests beneath a skyscraper that hides even more historic splendor.

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

Amid the bustle and noise of the Financial District hides a secluded garden oasis above the city streets.

Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.

A treasure trove of artifacts, books, and artwork from the "golden age" of exploration.

Tucked in the back of this amazing antique store is an important piece of medical history.