Places daryleconners Wants to Go

A Japanese concept restaurant that feels like a party thrown by the monsters in your closet.

Cabaret where the show girls are all androids, and the patrons couldn't be more pleased.

Fine dining in the bizarre world of Lewis Carroll.

A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.

Historic medieval fortified city in southwest France.

A century-old hotspot for jazz, frequented by everyone from Charlie Chaplin to Al Capone.

This whimsical Oz-themed park had a wonderful impact on the surrounding neighborhood.

A hyper-luxurious, 12,000- square foot home might be buried beneath Queens, still waiting to protect you from nuclear missiles.

Built as a gift to the hottest tastemaker of the time, these hidden quarters remain an Art Deco showpiece.

A band of aerialists and circus performers putting on incredible shows in East Williamsburg.

Unlock the secrets of the conjuring arts.

Nondescript elevator doors open to reveal a stunning, surreal world.

A restaurant on Staten Island showcases a different grandmother’s cooking every night.

This former Norwegian sailor's church is slowly being taken over by ramshackle robot musicians.

One of the last Jazz Age "Wonder Theaters" in New York City.

The original toys that inspired the beloved children's stories are on display at the New York Public Library.

One of New York's best collections of pinball is hidden in a secret bar in the back of this laundromat.

A DIY art gallery/music venue/lecture hall dedicated to video game culture.

Become a prohibition rebel.

A hands-on traveling collection of the innovative devices of yesteryear.

Manhattan’s Battery Park has a whimsical carousel full of spinning, glowing fish.

A treasure trove of artifacts, books, and artwork from the "golden age" of exploration.

A terrific purveyor of natural history objects and curios.

La Monte Young and Marian Zazeela's "Dream House" will immerse you in an ever changing world of sound and light.