New York, New York
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New York, New York
There must be a pun in this haystack somewhere...
New York, New York
A bit of retro transportation flair preserved in the world's largest department store.
Stonington, Connecticut
Holding multiple historical boats and an entire 19th century village, this New England attraction is the largest maritime museum in the world.
Brooklyn, New York
The home of aviation trailblazers, in a remote corner of the big city.
Brooklyn, New York
A Victorian cemetery in the heart of Brooklyn remains a popular mecca of morbid curiosity.
Brooklyn, New York
One of the most enjoyable bits of history at Coney Island and “the most romantic ride in the world.”
Queens, New York
A former seaside jewel built for the everyman is now simply a neglected art deco fortress.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Tour the dark and beloved poet's former cobwebbed basement, which may have inspired "The Black Cat."
Mount Washington, Massachusetts
One of the most scenic falls in Massachusetts has a history of death and grim legend.
Bronx, New York
This plot of old-growth forest is the largest surviving remnant of New York City's original woodland.
Bronx, New York
Every year model trains zip through a miniature New York City that's now 150 landmarks strong.
Cold Spring, New York
A ruined mansion hidden in the woods of the Hudson Valley, home of a tragically doomed romance.
Salem, Massachusetts
Statue in Salem of the woman who starred as the witch Samantha in the sitcom "Bewitched."
Salem, Massachusetts
The headquarters in Salem doubles as an occult art gallery.
New Orleans, Louisiana
The second oldest continuously operating bar in Louisiana.
New Orleans, Louisiana
This "second" cemetery represents New Orleans' attempt to keep cholera at bay.
New York, New York
Long the exclusive domain of birds and vagabonds, this little-known Central Park peninsula is open to the public once more.
Budapest, Hungary
Built in 1870 at the bridge that connected Buda and Pest, this spectacular incline railway was almost lost forever during World War II.
San Francisco, California
In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.
Renton, Washington
The final resting place of one of the most sensational guitar players of all time was created only after his father got the rights to his music.
Chichen Itza, Mexico
Every equinox this Maya pyramid puts on a spooky ancient light show.
Rome, Italy
The yawning maw of this pagan visage is said to bite off the hands of liars.
Ambato Canton, Ecuador
Massive volcano in the Andes is the farthest point from earth's center.
San Antonio de Pichincha, Ecuador
An elaborate shrine dedicated to the four corners of the world unfortunately misses its mark.