Places jesseorrvt1981 Wants to Go

Abandoned power station once home to a squatter community, now being developed into an arts center.

One of the most enjoyable bits of history at Coney Island and “the most romantic ride in the world.”

A popular European tradition makes its way to the states on one of America's most famous bridges.

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

This mosaic dedicated to John Lennon was tended for years by a Beatles super-fan.

An arcade packed with a rotating collection of unique independent video games.

Lady Liberty's first beacon of enlightenment is now displayed in a museum near the statue.

The famous author's cottage hideaway.

This ruined fort hidden at the top of Central Park can't seem to keep from losing its historical plaques.

During the holidays, a vintage subway train whisks New Yorkers back in time.

Great place to have a drink and a bite to eat in an atmosphere laden with New York's Bohemian past.

A natural gas leak provides a flickering flame beneath a waterfall.

Though its celestial ceiling is impressive, the true star is the vast collection of French books.

The beautiful tunnel that ran from the lobby to Penn Station is still hidden underneath 34th Street.

An unassuming secret door once led to a legendary watering hole.

The abandoned husk of a mental institution that failed to save a Jazz Age icon still sits nearly unchanged.

Tucked away amidst some of the most famous addresses in the world is New York’s only fraction of a street.

A pedestrian island in the middle of world-famous Times Square emits a strange (and purposeful) humming noise.

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

A band of aerialists and circus performers putting on incredible shows in East Williamsburg.

The fanciest public restroom in New York City boasts fresh flowers, art, and a classical music soundtrack.

The final resting place of the great escape artist, where some still gather to wait for his escape from death.

Read between the lines of the subway map to find the hidden abandoned Civil War fort.

An abandoned castle owned and ignored by Masons carries a cursed history.