A posh members-only club with a literally dramatic history.

Salute the leader of the proletariat.

A small peaceful park and waterfall tucked amid the urban grind of Midtown Manhattan.

This wall on a street corner in Lower Manhattan has been a blank canvas for a rotation of renowned artists since the 1980s.

Sniff the Titan Arum's rotting flesh.

Detailed facade of a brownstone in Boerum Hill.

Spinning silently in the lobby of an Art Deco masterwork is a massive vintage model of the Earth.

Visit the monolithic tomb of America's most famous general.

This Wall Street bar was once a hub of revolutionary activity where Washington famously bid farewell to his troops.

Blighted Irish field and the ruins of a 19th-century cottage on the edge of urban Manhattan.

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

An uber-secure, windowless tower of doom in the center of Manhattan is an NSA spyscraper.

The "Seinfeld" diner.

Ride the subways of yesteryear.

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

New York City's smallest piece of private property.

Try not to get slimed in Tribeca.

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

This throwback amusement park is home to rides and unique storybook figures from the past.

A wonderful display of arts and crafts handmade by local artisans in the Southern Appalachians.

A local dialect born in the late 19th century is only spoken in this isolated California valley.

A trash dump made beautiful by nature's power.

Remnants of a storybook amusement park hidden behind a strip mall.

Every week, a festive public jam session breaks out in downtown Asheville.