New York, New York
Gimbel's Bridge
A three-story copper skybridge connects two Manhattan buildings with Art Deco luxury.
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Places I want to go
Places on this traveler's wishlist.
New York, New York
New York Marble Cemetery
A hidden "place of interment for gentlemen."
New York, New York
Catacombs of Old St. Patrick's Cathedral
Historical figures from New York City's Catholic community reside in Midtown.
Zurich, Switzerland
The Schwamendingen X
Unconventional site where the tracks of Zurich tramcars intersect.
Minakami, Japan
Doai Train Station
Would you spend the night in Japan's deepest train station?
Houston, Texas
Downtown Houston Tunnel System
The largest underground pedestrian tunnel system in the U.S. mostly caters to the people working in the offices above, but provides a great, air-conditioned way to traverse the city.
Tokyo, Japan
Asakusa Underground Street
Stuck in a bygone era, the oldest subterranean shopping street in Japan hides beneath the popular Asakusa district of Tokyo.
New York, New York
IFC Center Peephole
The best way to get a sneak peek at the movies.
Permanently Closed
New York, New York
Oldest Manhole Cover
Walk over a 150 year old manhole.
New York, New York
Wall Street Palisade
Wooden pavers represent a 17th-century barrier that gave Wall Street its name.
New York, New York
National Debt Clock
This installation turns abstract economics into a stark, public spectacle.
New York, New York
Autophoto
Picture yourself in history with this working collection of vintage photobooths.
New York, New York
Locomotive Lawn
This diesel train serviced the Brooklyn waterfront for more than three decades.
New York, New York
WTC Station 'E' Subway Entrance
A remnant of the original World Trade Center complex continues to serve as a commuter gateway.
New York, New York
Times Square Station Fake Tiles
Fake subway tiles were installed to cover a design that resembled the Confederate flag—it's unclear if the resemblance was intentional.
New York, New York
Una Pizza Napoletana
One man’s obsessive, 30-plus-year quest is behind the pies at this spot on the Lower East Side.
New York, New York
The Manhattan Eruv
This nearly invisible wire transforms much of the city into one big, symbolic home on the holy day.
New York, New York
Skyscraper Museum
An institution dedicated to the towering buildings that make up skylines in New York City and around the world.
New York, New York
U Thant Island
The smallest island in Manhattan is a manmade landfill dominated by a Buddhist peace arch.
New York, New York
The Remnants of Manhattan's Thirteenth Avenue
Manhattan's Thirteenth Avenue was made on landfill then deliberately destroyed — apart from one small, obscure block.
New York, New York
Model Ship Collection at the South Street Seaport Museum
Set sail on a small scale.
Boston, Massachusetts
Museum of American Finance
Ever wanted the laymen's version of your credit card fine print?
New York, New York
The Mulberry Bend
During the 19th century, you could pay for violence off a prix fixe menu on this Manhattan street.
New York, New York
Olfactory Art Keller
The only gallery in New York dedicated to olfactory art and the exploration of scent in art.
