New York, New York
Sidewalk Subway Map
Plot your trip through the city on the sidewalk.
Places Ian Engweiler Wants to Go
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Places I want to go
Places on this traveler's wishlist.
New York, New York
The New York Earth Room
A room in New York City that contains 250 cubic yards of dirt.
New York, New York
REI's Wall of Litho Stones
A trove of century-old litho stones from the Puck Building's printing days were discovered behind a cellar wall, and are now hanging in the store.
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'Dreams of Hyperion'
A unique collection of figures perform down the facade of the Gene Frankel Theatre.
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Merchant's House Museum
New York City's only preserved family home from the 19th century.
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The Renee & Chaim Gross Foundation
The studio and home of one of America’s preeminent mid-century sculptors.
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Jacques Derrida's Favorite Banana Bread
The French deconstructionist had a weakness for baked goods.
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The Narrowest Building in New York
This slender three-story building has also had several famous residents.
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Greenwich Locksmith
Phil Mortillaro uses keys to bring art back to the Village.
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Marie's Crisis
Those belting out show tunes in this West Village piano bar might not realize it marks the site where Thomas Paine died in 1809.
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Hess Triangle
New York City's smallest piece of private property.
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Gay Liberation
The first piece of public art dedicated to LGBT rights.
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Gay Street
An aptly-named street near the birthplace of the modern LGBT rights movement.
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IFC Center Peephole
The best way to get a sneak peek at the movies.
Brooklyn, New York
Red Hook Graving Docks
Once home to the country's most gargantuan ships, this graving dock now waits for people to buy furniture.
Brooklyn, New York
Red Hook Grain Terminal
The most unloved grain elevator in Brooklyn was a “Magnificent Mistake.”
Brooklyn, New York
Smith-9 Street Station
The highest rapid transit station in the world.
Brooklyn, New York
Interference Archive
Volunteer-run library dedicated to exploring five decades of activism history.
Wailuku, Hawaii
Bailey House
Originally a mission, what may be the oldest building on Maui is now a museum of the island’s history.
Kahului, Hawaii
Kanahā Pond
The remains of a royal fish pond are now a brackish-water wildlife sanctuary
Wahiawa, Hawaii
Kukaniloko Birthstones
This ancient Hawaiian henge may have been an early star chart.
Honolulu, Hawaii
PATA Gallery of Legends
Honoring standout figures in the development of Asia-Pacific tourism
Lahaina, Hawaii
Lahaina Banyan Tree
Take shelter from Hawai'i's tropical heat under the massive canopy of largest Banyan tree on the island.
Wailea-Makena, Hawaii
Kanaio Coast
A cooled lava flow from the Haleakalā volcano formed these surreal-looking columnar basalt structures.
