Places Charles WV Wants to Go

A mysterious, abandoned building rotting on the Brooklyn waterfront.

A library and shop devoted to the body, mortality, and bringing to light forgotten or neglected histories

One of only two remaining Victorian-era greenhouses in New York.

This interactive gallery makes you feel like you've stepped into a fantasy world filled with whimsical monsters.

Detailed facade of a brownstone in Boerum Hill.

This secluded ruin was once a home for exotic plants.

This striking arch, one of the first architectural elements constructed in Prospect Park, was recently restored to its original glory.

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

Here, exhibits come with a side of edible history.

Lie in a hammock where George Washington stood.

Empty, but not abandoned, this cavernous Brooklyn loading dock was once considered the largest individual building in the world.

A wooden rollercoaster that still delivers a thrill.

This small, hidden cove is home to abandoned boats.

Nearly four centuries after its founding, remnants of one of the oldest planned communities in North America are still visible in southern Brooklyn.

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.

This suburban enclave is home to a very unique art exhibit.

The tallest outdoor elevator in Europe rockets passengers on a dizzyingly precarious ride to the top of a mountain.

The oldest Dutch colonial stone house in New York City is a hidden gem on the border of Brooklyn and Queens.

Check out the underground party scene at the "Burning Man of Brooklyn."

This collection of grinning ephemera has grown from basement to Brooklyn.

This nondescript coffee shop conceals one of the wildest patisseries in New York City.

Nature and beauty amidst pollution and industrial wreckage.

The remnants of two World's Fairs are here, complete with a 12-story globe, a mini-Manhattan, and a UFO-shaped pavilion.