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Trinity Church Cemetery & Mausoleum
You must take the A train... to the last active cemetery in Manhattan.
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The Cross at Ground Zero
Pulled from the rubble of one of the worst modern tragedies, a steel crossbeam became a symbol of hope for New Yorkers.
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Padre Pio Shrine
Church in Manhattan holds the bloody sock of Padre Pio, among with many other unusual relics.
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Nathan Hale Hanging Site
A plaque immortalizes the spot where the early American spy said his famous last words: "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country."
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United Nations Delegates Lounge
What happens here stays here – unless it affects the whole world.
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Waldorf Astoria Archives
Long-forgotten artifacts give incredible insight into New York's most glamorous hotel.
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Grand Central Ceiling Dark Patch
A dark patch of the ceiling at Grand Central Terminal which was not restored is still stained brown by tobacco.
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Union Square Metronome
The most confusing clock in New York.
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Castle Williams
In its day this historic fort held 100 cannons pointed in almost every direction to protect New York.
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Grand Central Oyster Bar
This subterranean oyster house has been the pearl of Grand Central Station since 1913.
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President Ulysses S. Grant's Tomb
Visit the monolithic tomb of America's most famous general.
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Statue of Liberty's Original Torch
Lady Liberty's first beacon of enlightenment is now displayed in a museum near the statue.
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The White Horse Tavern
Great place to have a drink and a bite to eat in an atmosphere laden with New York's Bohemian past.
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Times Square Hum
A pedestrian island in the middle of world-famous Times Square emits a strange (and purposeful) humming noise.
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Unicorn Tapestries at the Cloisters
Mysterious 500-year-old tapestries depict a unicorn hunt.
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Grand Central Terminal Whispering Gallery
Whisper secrets in a busy station only to be heard on the other side of this acoustic arch.
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Pier 54: The Titanic’s Arrival Destination
A dilapidated dock tells the story of Titanic’s missed arrival.
Permanently Closed
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Goldbar
A hip bar decorated with walls of golden skulls.
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Chinatown Ice Cream Factory
Order scoops of pandan, lychee, and black sesame at this family-run institution.
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The Ramble Cave
Hidden in Central Park's Ramble is a troublesome cave buried just beneath the surface.
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Museum of Sex
A semi-scholarly approach to sex.
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Old City Hall Station
The very first subway station in New York City is beautiful, decked out in chandeliers, and ... abandoned?
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Massachusetts Beirut Memorial
Dedicated to nine marines from Massachusetts who perished during the Beirut bombings.
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Faneuil Hall Weathervane
An interesting decoration on this historic site, this weathervane comes with as many legends as it does questions.
