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

“Invented in Key West, Perfected in Brooklyn."

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

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

Tucked away amidst some of the most famous addresses in the world is New York’s only fraction of a street.

Love, knishes, and best wishes from this legendary Lower East Side bakery.

A three-story copper skybridge connects two Manhattan buildings with Art Deco luxury.

This three-mile concrete levee in Pueblo, Colorado was transformed into the world’s longest painting.

No one knows exactly how deep the world’s deepest geothermal hot spring is.

The first mountain submarine had its initial and last voyage in 1898.

One of the oldest art supply stores in the United States.

Meet Rita the Rock Planter, one of Danish sculptor Thomas Dambo's enormous wooden trolls.

The start of the group that straightened the teeth of a nation.

See 150 million-year-old dinosaur tracks and bones dating back to the Jurassic period.

The world's largest washing machine collection has more than 1,400 antique items in its exhibit.

Isak Heartstone, a 15-foot wooden troll made out of recycled materials.

Air Force Academy Chapel made of 100 identical tetrahedrons works to inspire those of all religions.

According to local legend, a tree grew from the stake that killed this alleged vampire. In reality, he probably died from influenza.

This hot dog-shaped diner has moved all around Colorado, but has never been to New York.

Inspired by a music box, a small town Vietnam vet carved an entire carousel full of animals by hand.

In the early 1900s, hundreds of Black Americans found opportunity in this now-abandoned rural community.

This razorback ridgeline has doubled as a scenic drive since the early 1900s.

An impressive collection of over 50,000 minerals including moon rock from the Apollo 17 mission.

Travel through the wholesome amusements of yesteryear at this charming miniature village.