New York, New York
Governors Island
Lie in a hammock where George Washington stood.
Places jnthnnvk Wants to Go
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Places I want to go
Places on this traveler's wishlist.
New York, New York
The Hidden Holocaust Memorial of Madison Park
A Manhattan courthouse hides a small but scathing memorial to Holocaust injustice.
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Hamilton Grange
The only home that Alexander Hamilton ever owned has a history almost as troubled as his own.
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77 Water Street
A WWI fighter plane and turn-of-the-century penny candy shop are among the unexpected features of this Financial District building.
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Macy's Wooden Escalators
A bit of retro transportation flair preserved in the world's largest department store.
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Patent Pending
Nikola Tesla's former home contains an homage hidden from plain sight.
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The Grolier Club
The oldest bibliophilia club in America, with exhibitions on historic books and graphic arts.
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Statue of Liberty's Original Torch
Lady Liberty's first beacon of enlightenment is now displayed in a museum near the statue.
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Abandoned 18th Street Subway Station
This abandoned subway station can still be seen on regular commuter trips.
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Jefferson Market Library
Named the fifth most beautiful building in America in 1885, this former courthouse boasts the best view in the Village.
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The Morris-Jumel Mansion
The oldest house in Manhattan is now a museum that remembers the home's sordid history of scandals, vice-presidents, and ghosts.
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The Manhattan Well Murder
A dark, dank room in subterranean Manhattan was the site of a ghastly murder.
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El Sabroso
This semi-hidden Manhattan restaurant is based out of a loading dock.
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Holiday Nostalgia Train
During the holidays, a vintage subway train whisks New Yorkers back in time.
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Bemelmans Bar
The walls are decorated with whimsical murals painted by the creator of the Madeline franchise.
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The Hidden Art Deco Tunnel Underneath the New Yorker Hotel
The beautiful tunnel that ran from the lobby to Penn Station is still hidden underneath 34th Street.
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The White Horse Tavern
Great place to have a drink and a bite to eat in an atmosphere laden with New York's Bohemian past.
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REACH: New York
Hidden in plain sight on a pair of Manhattan subway tunnels are a pair of public instruments that sing to each other.
New York, New York
Blockhouse No. 1
This ruined fort hidden at the top of Central Park can't seem to keep from losing its historical plaques.
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Angel Orensanz Foundation
The oldest surviving synagogue in New York City is now a soaring art space.
New York, New York
The Secret Entrance to the Knickerbocker Hotel
An unassuming secret door once led to a legendary watering hole.
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Campbell Apartment
A very classy 1920s-era bar right in Grand Central Station.
New York, New York
Keith Haring’s ‘Once Upon a Time’ Bathroom Mural
A masterpiece of LGBT art has been restored in what may now be the most valuable restroom in America.
New York, New York
C. O. Bigelow Apothecary
The oldest operating apothecary in the US has treated everyone from Thomas Edison to Mark Twain.
