Queens, New York
Calvary Cemetery
Holding the most bodies of any cemetery in the United States.
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Queens, New York
Holding the most bodies of any cemetery in the United States.
New York, New York
The site of the deadly Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire.
New York, New York
In its day this historic fort held 100 cannons pointed in almost every direction to protect New York.
Queens, New York
This futuristic airport terminal was abandoned for decades before reopening as a hotel—with a vintage plane of its own parked out back.
Brooklyn, New York
This otherwise innocuous bodega was once the headquarters of the most feared assassin's guild in American history.
New York, New York
Touching mementoes from those who didn't make it back from World War I still hang in one of New York's oldest bars.
Queens, New York
This abandoned seaside fortress is now simply an imposing ruin being taken back by nature.
Brooklyn, New York
In the middle of downtown Brooklyn lies a 165 year old secret hidden right below the surface (closed to the public indefinitely).
Brooklyn, New York
A Victorian cemetery in the heart of Brooklyn remains a popular mecca of morbid curiosity.
Brooklyn, New York
An oasis of calm amid the chaos of the boardwalk, the museum traces the heritage of this beloved beachside amusement park.
New York, New York
The New York hotel where tragic visionary Nikola Tesla spent his final hours, destitute and alone but for the pigeons.
Brooklyn, New York
You can still ride this 100-year-old work of art in Brooklyn's largest public park.
New York, New York
Avoid gangster interaction while window-shopping.
New York, New York
Visit the monolithic tomb of America's most famous general.
Bronx, New York
The end of the 4 Line is also the end of the line for 300,000 souls in one of NYC's most illustrious cemeteries.
New York, New York
A historic 1890s architectural masterpiece with an iconic clock tower that, once open to the public, now faces an uncertain future.
Brooklyn, New York
One of the most enjoyable bits of history at Coney Island and “the most romantic ride in the world.”
New York, New York
Lie in a hammock where George Washington stood.
Bronx, New York
The famous author's cottage hideaway.
New York, New York
A bit of retro transportation flair preserved in the world's largest department store.
New York, New York
Lady Liberty's first beacon of enlightenment is now displayed in a museum near the statue.
New York, New York
Named the fifth most beautiful building in America in 1885, this former courthouse boasts the best view in the Village.
New York, New York
During the holidays, a vintage subway train whisks New Yorkers back in time.
New York, New York
One of the last few places in Manhattan that employed a pneumatic systemic keeps it on display.