An exhibition devoted to the life (and posthumous taxidermy form) of the last known representative of the Pinta Island Tortoises.

A town trapped in time - 1958 to be exact.

The highest natural point in New York City and all of the Atlantic coastal plain.

An aptly-named street near the birthplace of the modern LGBT rights movement.

This slender three-story building has also had several famous residents.

An extensive collection of fine art devoted to man's best friend.

This mosaic dedicated to John Lennon was tended for years by a Beatles super-fan.

Once the tallest building in the world and the site of “the highest dinner ever held in New York” this building now holds the most expensive penthouse in the city.

A pedestrian island in the middle of world-famous Times Square emits a strange (and purposeful) humming noise.

The "Seinfeld" diner.

A semi-scholarly approach to sex.

Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.

Try not to get slimed in Tribeca.

St. Peter’s, in Western Germany, has stood as a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture since 1181.

Peruse produce from Senegal, Cameroon, and other West African nations at this sprawling market.

This bronze statue was dedicated to a 1966 Beatles hit.

Created as a punny statement about genetic engineering this monstrous hybrid statue has become a beloved icon.

The Liverpool street made famous by the Beatles is real.

The quiet field that inspired one of the most famous songs of all time.

A half-mile-long stretch of medieval forts built after a devastating pirate attack persists amid the modern port city.

This tribute to the fictional detective stands at the famous literary character's address.

Eighty million natural history specimens call this gargantuan museum home.