Dunure, Scotland
Dunure Castle
Now in ruins, this castle stood for centuries and saw a number of gruesome events.
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Places I've been
Places this traveler has marked as been there.
Glasgow, Scotland
Temple Gasometers
These rusting, skeletal structures are monolithic monuments to Glasgow's industrial past
Glasgow, Scotland
Maryhill Burgh Halls
A community's effort restores the historical Maryhill Burgh Hall.
Glasgow, Scotland
Bella the Beithir
A mythological Celtic beast built with thousands of colorful tiles stands guard over a historic canal junction.
Brooklyn, New York
City Reliquary
Behind a bodega is a small museum of relics and ephemera showcasing the history of New York.
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New York, New York
New York's Oldest Phone Number
Need to book a room at the Hotel Pennsylvania? Just dial up 6-5000.
New York, New York
The Gardens at St. Luke in the Fields
A quiet and contemplative oasis in the middle of New York's bustle and riot.
New York, New York
The 'Goodnight Moon' House (Cobble Court)
Hidden behind a gate in Greenwich Village is a little farmhouse that once served as the writing studio of a bestselling author.
New York, New York
The White Horse Tavern
Great place to have a drink and a bite to eat in an atmosphere laden with New York's Bohemian past.
New York, New York
Gay Liberation
The first piece of public art dedicated to LGBT rights.
New York, New York
Marie's Crisis
Those belting out show tunes in this West Village piano bar might not realize it marks the site where Thomas Paine died in 1809.
New York, New York
The 'Ghostbusters' Firehouse
Try not to get slimed in Tribeca.
Brooklyn, New York
The Brooklyn Navy Yard
A decommissioned military complex that's now a modern industrial park.
Brooklyn, New York
Naval Cemetery Landscape
What was once a vast naval cemetery is now home to nesting birds and pollinating bees.
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Brooklyn, New York
Admiral's Row
Abandoned 19th century homes once occupied by naval officers, soon to be demolished.
Brooklyn, New York
Commandant's House
This impressive mansion in Vinegar Hill has some mysterious details in its architecture.
Brooklyn, New York
Vinegar Hill
Walk into the 19th century without leaving Brooklyn.
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Brooklyn, New York
BargeMusic
A cargo of beautiful music.
New York, New York
Macy's Wooden Escalators
A bit of retro transportation flair preserved in the world's largest department store.
New York, New York
Alice in Wonderland Statue
This whimsical group of statues is a favorite of children who love to climb all over Lewis Carroll's beloved characters.
New York, New York
Sophie Loeb Fountain
The lesser-known Alice sculpture of Central Park dedicated to the “godmother of American children.”
New York, New York
Crabs of Cleopatra’s Needle
Curious crustaceans support an obelisk from ancient Egypt that now stands in modern-day Central Park.
New York, New York
Swedish Cottage Marionette Theater
This theater opened in 1998, but both the building and the puppeteers who perform there have a distinguished history.
New York, New York
Sambar and Wild Dog Diorama
This taxidermy scene brings the struggle for survival in the Indian jungle to a quiet corner of a Manhattan museum.
