New York, New York
Survivor Tree
The last living thing to come out of the rubble after 9/11 is now a symbol of hope and resilience.
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New York, New York
The last living thing to come out of the rubble after 9/11 is now a symbol of hope and resilience.
Queens, New York
One of the oldest Jewish cemeteries in the city, it is now overgrown with an urban forest.
New York, New York
A dark patch of the ceiling at Grand Central Terminal which was not restored is still stained brown by tobacco.
Queens, New York
Serving Central Asian breads that range from cracker-crisp to warm and fluffy, this bakery brings Bukhara to Queens.
New York, New York
Rummage through this sunken ship, but leave your scuba gear at home.
Queens, New York
A once crucial portion of the Long Island railroad still lays abandoned, waiting to be turned into an urban park.
Brooklyn, New York
This secluded ruin was once a home for exotic plants.
Brooklyn, New York
This outdoor gallery of graffiti-covered walls pays homage to the past, present, and possible future of street art.
Staten Island, New York
This small and serene place for quiet reflection on Staten Island was built in China based on the gardens of the Ming Dynasty.
Brooklyn, New York
A beautiful collection of architectural ornaments rescued from demolished New York City buildings.
New York, New York
A curious fountain that has no water and includes Satan, a crab, and 9 giraffes.
Brooklyn, New York
Empty, but not abandoned, this cavernous Brooklyn loading dock was once considered the largest individual building in the world.
New York, New York
This wall on a street corner in Lower Manhattan has been a blank canvas for a rotation of renowned artists since the 1980s.
New York, New York
Spinning silently in the lobby of an Art Deco masterwork is a massive vintage model of the Earth.
Brooklyn, New York
This small, hidden cove is home to abandoned boats.
New York, New York
Visit the monolithic tomb of America's most famous general.
New York, New York
Wine bottle sculpture with a ship's stateroom inside.
Brooklyn, New York
The factory for the popular Dumbo location, the Greenpoint shop is a quiet gem.
Queens, New York
The crown jewel of the Queens Museum is a nearly 10,000-square-foot architectural model of the city originally built for the 1964 World's Fair.
Staten Island, New York
Once America's longest-manned military fort, now an abandoned hulk.
New York, New York
This sculpture by artist Fritz Keonig survived the 9/11 attacks and now stands as a monument to the victims.
Brooklyn, New York
This interactive gallery makes you feel like you've stepped into a fantasy world filled with whimsical monsters.
Queens, New York
This futuristic airport terminal was abandoned for decades before reopening as a hotel—with a vintage plane of its own parked out back.
Brooklyn, New York
An oasis of calm amid the chaos of the boardwalk, the museum traces the heritage of this beloved beachside amusement park.