Places AFizzle Wants to Go

Long the exclusive domain of birds and vagabonds, this little-known Central Park peninsula is open to the public once more.

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

Tucked in a nondescript downtown Brooklyn mall is a bar containing a remarkable turn of the century anatomical wax collection last seen in 1920s Berlin.

Nondescript elevator doors open to reveal a stunning, surreal world.

Reverend Jen's unique museum/living room showcases her troll collection.

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

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

Lie in a hammock where George Washington stood.

The final resting place of the great escape artist, where some still gather to wait for his escape from death.

This former Norwegian sailor's church is slowly being taken over by ramshackle robot musicians.

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

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

Slyly buy a shake in the Parker Meridien lobby.

One of New York's best collections of pinball is hidden in a secret bar in the back of this laundromat.

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

Walk over a 150 year old manhole.

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

A popular European tradition makes its way to the states on one of America's most famous bridges.

A historic 1890s architectural masterpiece with an iconic clock tower that, once open to the public, now faces an uncertain future.

An uber-secure, windowless tower of doom in the center of Manhattan is an NSA spyscraper.

Home to the infamous "Typhoid Mary" and the worst loss of life in New York's history prior to September 11, 2001.

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

This sculpture by artist Fritz Keonig survived the 9/11 attacks and now stands as a monument to the victims.

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