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

Unique antiquarian shop specializing in globes, maps, and prints.

For over 30 years the walls of this Harlem schoolyard have been a gallery of street art by "Kings and better."

Leaf through over 30,000 artists' sketchbooks in what may be the world's largest collection of doodles

Behind a bodega is a small museum of relics and ephemera showcasing the history of New York.

An unassuming secret door once led to a legendary watering hole.

A pedestrian island in the middle of world-famous Times Square emits a strange (and purposeful) humming noise.

The oldest surviving synagogue in New York City is now a soaring art space.

The world's oldest hologram gallery and the labyrinthine laser laboratory of a holography pioneer.

The original toys that inspired the beloved children's stories are on display at the New York Public Library.

This unmarked and unloved Manhattan subway grate created one of the most iconic images in American cinema.

A restaurant on Staten Island showcases a different grandmother’s cooking every night.

A masterpiece of LGBT art has been restored in what may now be the most valuable restroom in America.

Become a prohibition rebel.

This cemetery has graves dating back to the 17th century, including the city's oldest carved tombstone and an ominous cryptogram.

More gold than anywhere else, ever.

The oldest (maybe) swimming pool in Iceland is a stunning oasis built into the side of a lush hill.

Climb right into the heart of this colorful Iceland volcano.

An encyclopedic collection of mammal penises.

An exotic wildlife habitat right off The Strip.

A high school astronomy enthusiast designed this model of our solar system to be traversed on foot.

The alley connecting two of country music’s most historic venues has a rich history of its own.

Victorian-era Egyptomania left its mark on this Nashville landmark.

At 135 years old and counting, this historic print shop is heaven for poster nerds and music buffs.