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A huge musical sculpture and other art installations on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration grounds.

You must take the A train... to the last active cemetery in Manhattan.

The last remnants of what was once one of the world's grandest hotels can now be found in a Manhattan subway station.

A posh members-only club with a literally dramatic history.

Brooklyn's most iconic restaurant, resurrected.

In the middle of downtown Brooklyn lies a 165 year old secret hidden right below the surface (closed to the public indefinitely).

One of the last full-orchestra recording studios in New York City and an acoustical marvel.

This innocent-looking townhome is actually a subway exit.

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.

This subterranean oyster house has been the pearl of Grand Central Station since 1913.

Named the fifth most beautiful building in America in 1885, this former courthouse boasts the best view in the Village.

This futuristic airport terminal was abandoned for decades before reopening as a hotel—with a vintage plane of its own parked out back.

This interactive gallery makes you feel like you've stepped into a fantasy world filled with whimsical monsters.

The oldest bibliophilia club in America, with exhibitions on historic books and graphic arts.

New York's oldest and possibly grandest keeper of books.

Unlock the secrets of the conjuring arts.

A dark, dank room in subterranean Manhattan was the site of a ghastly murder.

Though its celestial ceiling is impressive, the true star is the vast collection of French books.

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

The beautiful tunnel that ran from the lobby to Penn Station is still hidden underneath 34th Street.

This empty Victorian manse on Staten Island is said to be haunted but is actually a real life crime scene.

A band of aerialists and circus performers putting on incredible shows in East Williamsburg.

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

One of the last Jazz Age "Wonder Theaters" in New York City.