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

Touching mementoes from those who didn't make it back from World War I still hang in one of New York's oldest bars.

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

An artist's cute bronze subway sculptures belie his violent artistic past.

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

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

A curious fountain that has no water and includes Satan, a crab, and 9 giraffes.

This sculpture by artist Fritz Keonig survived the 9/11 attacks and now stands as a monument to the victims.

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

Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.

Try not to get slimed in Tribeca.

A beautiful and abandoned New York subway station from 1904, complete with chandelier.

A yoga studio and venue for "chill-out parties" in a former chicken slaughterhouse.

A wall of chewing gum moonlights as collective art.

Featuring a casually threatening atmosphere along with dessert and coffee to die for.

This sandstone mansion was the home of two of Oregon's most important pioneers.

On the Oregon coast there is a natural hole that seems to be draining the sea.

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

A terrific purveyor of natural history objects and curios.

Home of Howard Hughes' Spruce Goose.

This charmingly homemade amusement park has been growing for 40 years.