New York, New York
Bemelmans Bar
The walls are decorated with whimsical murals painted by the creator of the Madeline franchise.
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Places on this traveler's wishlist.
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Holiday Nostalgia Train
During the holidays, a vintage subway train whisks New Yorkers back in time.
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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.
Brooklyn, New York
Bellocq Tea
A charming "tea atelier" hidden away in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
New York, New York
La Plaza Cultural
This former crime corner has been turned into an eclectic community center.
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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.
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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.
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Frick Bowling Alley
Bowl in splendor, if you're lucky.
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Please Don't Tell
Dodge prohibitionists and slide through the telephone booth in Crif Dogs.
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Museum of the American Gangster
This little museum is built on a theater that was once a wildly elaborate speakeasy.
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The Hangman's Elm
The oldest living tree in Manhattan comes shrouded in sinister legend.
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41 Cooper Square
This exemplar of modernist architecture is meant to captivate and inspire students of the Cooper Union.
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Explorers Club Headquarters
A treasure trove of artifacts, books, and artwork from the "golden age" of exploration.
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RMS Titanic Memorial
Townhouse facade doubles as an RMS Titanic Memorial.
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Russian and Turkish Baths Cafe
Have a steam and some blini at this cafe in a century-old bathhouse.
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The Museum of Interesting Things
A hands-on traveling collection of the innovative devices of yesteryear.
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Babycastles
A DIY art gallery/music venue/lecture hall dedicated to video game culture.
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Tender Buttons
This tiny store is your one-stop shop for all sorts of rare and wonderful buttons.
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Hallett Nature Sanctuary
Long the exclusive domain of birds and vagabonds, this little-known Central Park peninsula is open to the public once more.
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Relics of the IRT 14th Street-Union Square Subway Local Platform
Red frames showcase remnants of one of New York's original subway stations.
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Le Train Bleu Restaurant
On the top floor of an upscale department store stands a lavish restaurant housed in a replica of a luxury French dining car.
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Roosevelt Island Smallpox Hospital Ruins
A crumbling hospital from the 1850s on Roosevelt Island.
New York, New York
Carnegie Hall Archives
More than 300,000 historical artifacts from the famous music venue, from Duke Ellington's handwritten score to The Beatles' booking slip.
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Taste of Persia NYC
Some of the best Persian food in New York comes from the front window of an unassuming pizza shop.
