A tour de force of a fountain, memorializing a man who loved fountains more than anything else.

Golden and naked, the figure that was once the highest point in New York is all that remains of the second Madison Square Garden.

This elaborate towering structure was once famed for its revolutionary height.

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Dr Barnes' $25 billion private collection of art and arboretum.

America's most famous museum of medical oddities is home to the remains of Albert Einstein's brain.

The world’s first penitentiary, meant to be humane, drove men insane.

Each of these gorgeous, intricately decorated rooms is painstakingly crafted to the scale of 1 inch: 1 foot.

A miniature representation of Canadian cities and landmarks in incredible—and sometimes hilarious—detail.

Canada's largest dinosaur skeleton was hidden away in storage for more than 40 years.

A collection of more than 12,000 shoes, displayed in a building shaped like a shoebox.

Final resting place of two dozen New York City harbor ships.

This charming colonial alleyway is one of the oldest continuously used residential streets in the U.S.

A curious fountain that has no water and includes Satan, a crab, and 9 giraffes.

This city park was once a lookout point for George Washington’s army during the Battle of Brooklyn in 1776.

This preserved wilderness hides the remains of a colonial grain mill used to feed George Washington's troops.

This abandoned seaside fortress is now simply an imposing ruin being taken back by nature.

A former seaside jewel built for the everyman is now simply a neglected art deco fortress.

The flagship building of an early national restaurant chain is a superb example of terra cotta art.

New York's southernmost subway station is whimsically wavy.

One of the most enjoyable bits of history at Coney Island and “the most romantic ride in the world.”

An oasis of calm amid the chaos of the boardwalk, the museum traces the heritage of this beloved beachside amusement park.

This unusual subway stop was originally a real estate office.

This neo-Gothic former auto showroom is one of the few remaining reminders of Brooklyn's "Automobile Row."