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

Everyone from Mark Twain to Teddy Roosevelt has a pipe hanging from the walls of this historic chophouse.

A masterpiece of LGBT art has been restored in what may now be the most valuable restroom in America.

Great place to have a drink and a bite to eat in an atmosphere laden with New York's Bohemian past.

The oldest operating apothecary in the US has treated everyone from Thomas Edison to Mark Twain.

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

Tucked away amidst some of the most famous addresses in the world is New York's only fraction of a street.

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

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

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

A hip bar decorated with walls of golden skulls.

Try not to get slimed in Tribeca.

A terrific purveyor of natural history objects and curios.

The Boston square dedicated to the dark poet who was born nearby.

This popular Boston haunt is reminiscent of a time gone by, when slow cafes and sweet-smelling smoke wafting from patios was the norm.

Macabre headstones carved with winged skulls, dancing skeletons, and pithy reminders of impending death.

A former waterfront market is now in the center of town due to some interesting Boston engineering.

This massive tea kettle was once a promotional stunt for the Oriental Teashop.

Red frames showcase remnants of one of New York's original subway stations.

The most confusing clock in New York.

A popular European tradition makes its way to the states on one of America's most famous bridges.

Commemorating the spot where the famous scientist fed his pigeons.

Make a tough dinner decision: Octopus wasabi roulette or bull penis?

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