Pulled from the rubble of one of the worst modern tragedies, a steel crossbeam became a symbol of hope for New Yorkers.

The last living thing to come out of the rubble after 9/11 is now a symbol of hope and resilience.

The 28-foot granite map plots the locations of 40 theaters in New York City.

This historic building housed the surviving crew members of the Titanic, who were left destitute after the wreck.

There must be a pun in this haystack somewhere...

This historic address is home to the beloved ball and is an almost totally empty building among the most expensive real estate in the world.

An annual extravaganza of Broadway theater memorabilia.

Avoid gangster interaction while window-shopping.

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

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

Curious crustaceans support an obelisk from ancient Egypt that now stands in modern-day Central Park.

Prove you deserve to be fed by Kenny Shopsin.

Manhattan's lighthouse, erected at the insistence of the unsinkable Molly Brown.

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

Hordes of precariously balanced stone figures crowd the shores of the Hudson River.

A bit of retro transportation flair preserved in the world's largest department store.

The fanciest public restroom in New York City boasts fresh flowers, art, and a classical music soundtrack.

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

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

Lady Liberty's first beacon of enlightenment is now displayed in a museum near the statue.

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.

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

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