A little lighthouse in New York City, surrounded by mysterious stories of insanity-driven construction.

Dedicated to the art and science of glass in equal measure, this space is as much laboratory as museum.

Cheap pizza and all of your naughty bedroom needs housed in a stunning example of Art Nouveau architecture.

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

A collection of unique outdoor sculptures surounded by the beauty of nature.

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

An oasis of calm amid the chaos of the boardwalk, the museum traces the heritage of this beloved beachside amusement park.

A winding, cliffside stretch of road overlooking the Delaware River.

A dark patch of the ceiling at Grand Central Terminal which was not restored is still stained brown by tobacco.

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

A castle built for love, and abandoned due to heartbreak.

One of the most enjoyable bits of history at Coney Island and “the most romantic ride in the world.”

The site of the deadly Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire.

The notorious headquarters of a corrupt political machine.

The factory for the popular Dumbo location, the Greenpoint shop is a quiet gem.

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

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.

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

The New York hotel where tragic visionary Nikola Tesla spent his final hours, destitute and alone but for the pigeons.

Everyone from Mark Twain to Teddy Roosevelt has a pipe hanging from the walls of this historic chophouse.

Avoid gangster interaction while window-shopping.

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

Wine bottle sculpture with a ship's stateroom inside.

This mosaic dedicated to John Lennon was tended for years by a Beatles super-fan.