The oldest Methodist church in the United States has been spreading the good news for over two centuries.

Magnificent New Deal Murals evoke a time when New York City harbor was one of the world's greatest and busiest ports.

Currently housing a corporate bank branch this building at the southern tip of Manhattan was once the gateway to luxury vacationing.

Brooklyn vintners creating world-class wine in a city not known for its vineyards.

New York's unstoppable progress turned this cemetery into the smallest burial ground in the city.

Monument to a forgotten NYC disaster that claimed the lives of 1,000.

The oldest Dutch colonial stone house in New York City is a hidden gem on the border of Brooklyn and Queens.

A cargo of beautiful music.

This humble historic facade hides a history of boozing and the gentlemanly sport of rat-fighting.

A reminder to choose water over wine since 1888.

These historic buildings once housed the headquarters of one of the most infamous gangs of New York.

A small part of lower Manhattan is actually made from a bit of England.

A plaque immortalizes the spot where the early American spy said his famous last words: "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country."

This castle-like building in Manhattan helped destigmatize cancer in the 19th century.

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

Once a popular watering hole among longshoremen and shipyard workers, this neighborhood treasure spans more than 100 years of Red Hook history.

Amid the marketing blitz of modern Times Square is an elegant holdover from its showbiz glory days.

Every year model trains zip through a miniature New York City that's now 150 landmarks strong.

This 220-year-old house is a reminder of New York City's Dutch past.

Offbeat arts organization that hosts exhibitions, events, and explorations.

During the 19th century, you could pay for violence off a prix fixe menu on this Manhattan street.

Rat sculptures try to infiltrate the Graybar Building in an architectural tribute to New York City's nautical history.

In Chicago, a pizza-enthusiast has opened a museum dedicated to the history of pizza.

This kitschy tavern is also home to rare early editions of "Treasure Island."