The origin of these small islands' sweet names is a local mystery.

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

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

A commemorative plaque hides a door that leads down to the New York Public Library's underground book bunker.

The first ever diner included on the National Register of Historic Places is famous for its custard French toast.

The little-known final resting place of one of America's greatest writers.

The wooden octagon in which Huckleberry Finn and A Connecticut Yankee were born can still be visited in upstate New York.

Why have you never heard of the second most popular tourist site in New York?

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

There are owls with glowing eyes in Herald Square.

This monument to a veteran of the Mexican-American War is one of only two in Manhattan that serve as an actual mausoleum.

The oldest living tree in Manhattan comes shrouded in sinister legend.

An aptly-named street near the birthplace of the modern LGBT rights movement.

The first piece of public art dedicated to LGBT rights.

Try not to get slimed in Tribeca.

A remnant of the original World Trade Center complex continues to serve as a commuter gateway.

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.

Wall Street has a new heroine, a bronze statue of a small but fierce girl.

Built hundreds of years ago this downtown iron barrier once protected a much despised king.

This classic steam-powered train takes tourists on a nostalgic trip around the Connecticut River Valley.

The only surviving piece of a submarine said to be the most decorated vessel in U.S. history.

A monument stands at one of the starting lines of the Trans-Canada Highway, formerly the longest uninterrupted highway in the world.

This historic collection of Native Alaskan artifacts was resurrected through a partnership between the WPA and tribal artisans.