Places jeffquinton Wants to Go

The first official clock in North America, it kept time for the Spanish government of Santo Domingo.

After Christopher Columbus died, his son built a fancy house to rule from.

The final resting place of Christopher Columbus - or possibly someone else.

Columbus' failed colony in the New World.

The oldest colonial fortress in the Americas was once the home and later prison of Christopher Columbus.

Built in 1512, the oldest cathedral in the Americas.

Remnant of a largely forgotten struggle over resource scarcity.

A wooden rollercoaster that still delivers a thrill.

Polish babkas, cheesecakes, and rose jelly-filled doughnuts are made fresh daily at this neighborhood stalwart.

A labor of love by laborers in the sign-making business.

One of the deadliest American air disasters is nearly forgotten in Brooklyn.

This city park was once a lookout point for George Washington’s army during the Battle of Brooklyn in 1776.

A mysterious, abandoned building rotting on the Brooklyn waterfront.

Once a popular watering hole among longshoremen and shipyard workers, this neighborhood treasure spans more than 100 years of Red Hook history.

This striking arch, one of the first architectural elements constructed in Prospect Park, was recently restored to its original glory.

Take in a rare, face-to-face glimpse of Lady Liberty at this tucked away Red Hook park.

Behind a bodega is a small museum of relics and ephemera showcasing the history of New York.

This monumental sculpture that welcomes visitors to Bethany Beach is a tribute to a regional Nanticoke Indian Tribe leader.

These vibrant row houses are a unique example of Baltimore kitsch.

An astounding collection of medical specimens, including bits of President Lincoln.

The man who first patented the Ouija board rests in peace beneath a headstone that playfully reflects that achievement.

This is the second-oldest rail tunnel in the United States that is still in use today.

Discover the crossroads of industrial innovation, Native American history, and local artistry.

Travel back in time aboard a restored 1950s-era railcar.