This taxidermy scene brings the struggle for survival in the Indian jungle to a quiet corner of a Manhattan museum.

This poignant display is now a memorial to these regionally extinct species.

A controversial magical figure is hidden within a diorama of the city.

Here be dragons.

With a history dating back to Victorian times, this architectural gem is a rare New York tourist haunt worth visiting.

Hidden in Central Park's Ramble is a troublesome cave buried just beneath the surface.

This whimsical group of statues is a favorite of children who love to climb all over Lewis Carroll's beloved characters.

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

This monument is dedicated to Balto, the heroic Alaskan sled dog.

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

Once considered the height of medical modernity, this structure is now the oldest remaining component of Roosevelt Hospital.

Fake subway tiles were installed to cover a design that resembled the Confederate flag—it's unclear if the resemblance was intentional.

This historic address is home to the beloved ball and is an almost totally empty building among the most expensive real estate in the world.

The 28-foot granite map plots the locations of 40 theaters in New York City.

A Hell's Kitchen synagogue that has counted stars of stage and screen among its congregation.

This translucent sculpture represents a quintessential component of New York City's skyline.

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

This study room in the New York Public Library saw the creation of one of contemporary America's greatest traitors.

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

Commemorating the spot where the famous scientist fed his pigeons.

A commemorative plaque hides a door that leads down to the New York Public Library's underground book bunker.

This popular park is home to a sea serpent sculpture that now overshadows the twisted history of its creation.

Contains a wealth of information about the first exploration and later use of the Green and Colorado Rivers.

Bizarre lunar-like landscape with thousands of large stone "hoodoos."