Places alysonwmiller Wants to Go

The loneliest island in New York.

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

The famous author's cottage hideaway.

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

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

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

This ruined fort hidden at the top of Central Park can't seem to keep from losing its historical plaques.

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

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

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

Read between the lines of the subway map to find the hidden abandoned Civil War fort.

The oldest surviving bridge in New York City, which reopened to pedestrians in 2015.

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

Become a prohibition rebel.

Nikola Tesla's former home contains an homage hidden from plain sight.

A very classy 1920s-era bar right in Grand Central Station.

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

Read a book next to a Midtown waterfall.

Just your average Marie Antoinette–themed speakeasy in an abandoned 19th-century subway tunnel.

This lower Manhattan bar is set up in an old bank vault that rests beneath a skyscraper that hides even more historic splendor.

A miniature rainforest is growing inside of a Midtown Manhattan office building.

This abandoned subway station beneath the Waldorf-Astoria hotel is allegedly used to secretly transport presidents.

Try not to get slimed in Tribeca.

A treasure trove of artifacts, books, and artwork from the "golden age" of exploration.