This unmarked and unloved Manhattan subway grate created one of the most iconic images in American cinema.

Hidden inside one of the world's most well-visited zoos is a secret plaque promising eternal life.

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

Rat sculptures try to infiltrate the Graybar Building in an architectural tribute to New York City's nautical history.

A small peaceful park and waterfall tucked amid the urban grind of Midtown Manhattan.

The mosaic Star of David at the front of this store hints that it's no ordinary Italian grocer.

The ancient past meets the retro-future at these dinosaur tracks that are protected by a geodesic dome.

A reliquary of pop culture marvels, including the world's largest (and most terrifying) Jack-in-the-Box.

A dark patch of the ceiling at Grand Central Terminal which was not restored is still stained brown by tobacco.

If it hadn't been caught in time, a flaw in the design of this Manhattan skyscraper could have led to its collapse.

A Manhattan office building is home to the world’s largest chess board.

This Manhattan skyscraper is a reminder of the brief but glorious age of urban air taxis.

Whisper secrets in a busy station only to be heard on the other side of this acoustic arch.

This subterranean oyster house has been the pearl of Grand Central Station since 1913.

The "Skinny House" is made from scrap, salvage, and a neighbor’s kindness.

Why have you never heard of the second most popular tourist site in New York?

This former theme park in New York's Adirondack Mountains fell into ruin before being resurrected as a state-run campground

This sprawling taxidermy collection celebrates the art and history of sport hunting.

An upstate New York garage advertises its services by literally putting the automobile above all else.

The great American road trip, but smaller.

This throwback amusement park is home to rides and unique storybook figures from the past.

How did the right arm of a 13th-century English bishop wind up in a Connecticut church?

Outstanding taxidermy dioramas showcase the grandeur of the continent's wildlife with spooky realism.

Visit the monolithic tomb of America's most famous general.