Places chickadee Wants to Go

This sandstone gorge in New York State's Adirondack Mountains is home to waterfalls, flumes, and more.

Not even a series of devastating fires could keep this odd castle in upstate New York from bouncing back.

A collection of fanzines, recordings, and documents detailing the rise and influence of the feminist punk movement.

Thriving meadows span a rooftop in one of Brooklyn's most heavily industrialized neighborhoods.

The library of every book lover's dreams.

The absurd creation is a compulsory destination for selfies in Buffalo.

Just your average Marie Antoinette–themed speakeasy in an abandoned 19th-century subway tunnel.

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

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

One man's swirling six-acre monument of stone.

The first and only carousel with a lineup entirely of insects.

Hordes of precariously balanced stone figures crowd the shores of the Hudson River.

A quiet and contemplative oasis in the middle of New York's bustle and riot.

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

Long the exclusive domain of birds and vagabonds, this little-known Central Park peninsula is open to the public once more.

Nikola Tesla's former home contains an homage hidden from plain sight.

Lady Liberty's first beacon of enlightenment is now displayed in a museum near the statue.

Though its celestial ceiling is impressive, the true star is the vast collection of French books.

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

The loneliest island in New York.

A natural gas leak provides a flickering flame beneath a waterfall.

A very classy 1920s-era bar right in Grand Central Station.

A celebration of capitalism in Midtown.

Ride the subways of yesteryear.