A hamlet full of permanent Christmas spirit holds one of the earliest theme parks in the United States.

The humble fort that saved Washington.

During the American Revolution, this mansion hosted failed peace talks between the British and Americans.

Michael Jackson got Bad and Crocodile Dundee walked on heads in this iconic Brooklyn subway station.

A fictional town that was briefly brought to life before fading once again out of existence.

This neo-Gothic former auto showroom is one of the few remaining reminders of Brooklyn's "Automobile Row."

This vacant church in the Financial District was once the heart of New York's first Syrian immigrant community.

A beautiful, historic location open to the public.

A working monastery hidden away in Brooklyn once abutted the location of a former inebriate's home.

The "Skinny House" is made from scrap, salvage, and a neighbor’s kindness.

The seat of Buffalo government is a gorgeous Art Deco palace.

Amid the clacking of snooker balls, diners tuck into fiery Bhutanese fare.

The Binghamton area is home to six of the last remaining hand-carved vintage carousels.

The shared home of a utopian commune that practiced "free love" a century before the hippies.

A world of whimsy and wonder aboard a one of a kind historic landmark vessel.

This isolated community does not want you to visit.

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

Manhattan's Thirteenth Avenue was made on landfill then deliberately destroyed — apart from one small, obscure block.

This old estate is a remnant of when the Bronx was a popular summer destination for wealthy New Yorkers.

This Buffalo museum hides an Art Deco gas station designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.

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

A CT scan revealed the identity of this 3,000-year-old mummy that everyone erroneously thought was female.

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

A mysterious air force base built to resemble a Long Island fishing village.