New York, New York
Macy's Wooden Escalators
A bit of retro transportation flair preserved in the world's largest department store.
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Places this traveler has marked as been there.
New York, New York
The Little Church Around the Corner
This Fifth Avenue church has long been the favored worshiping place of Broadway actors and vaudeville performers.
New York, New York
Trinity Churchyard
This cemetery has graves dating back to the 17th century, including the city's oldest carved tombstone and an ominous cryptogram.
New York, New York
The Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
The home of the first American-born saint is one of the only curved buildings in New York.
New York, New York
The SeaGlass Carousel
Manhattan’s Battery Park has a whimsical carousel full of spinning, glowing fish.
New York, New York
The Brill Building
Some of the world’s most popular songs came out of this building.
New York, New York
6 1/2 Avenue: Manhattan’s Secret Street
Tucked away amidst some of the most famous addresses in the world is New York’s only fraction of a street.
New York, New York
Crabs of Cleopatra’s Needle
Curious crustaceans support an obelisk from ancient Egypt that now stands in modern-day Central Park.
New Haven, Connecticut
Skull and Bones Tomb
The headquarters of the famous Yale society.
Westbrook, Connecticut
The Singing Bridge
The iconic bridge's signature hum is triggered by passing cars, music to drivers' ears.
Guilford, Connecticut
Gozzi's Turkey Farm
Colorful turkeys gobble and greet delighted visitors.
Warsaw, Poland
'Greetings from Jerusalem Avenue'
An artificial date palm stands as a memorial to Warsaw's Jewish community.
Warsaw, Poland
Nicolaus Copernicus Monument
The giant statue and its model solar system honor the native Pole who declared that the Earth revolves around the Sun.
Warsaw, Poland
Warsaw's Chopin Benches
Special benches that play Chopin's music are scattered throughout his native city.
Warsaw, Poland
Shrine of St. Thaddaeus
Hundreds of notes give thanks to the patron saint of lost causes.
Warsaw, Poland
Chopin's Heart
After the famous composer died in Paris, his sister snuck his heart out of the country to honor his wish that it be buried in their native country.
Warsaw, Poland
St John’s Arch Cathedral
The last king of Poland was interred in this church nearly 200 years after his death.
Warsaw, Poland
Mieszko the Stone Bear
Legend says this is actually a heartbroken prince waiting for his true love's kiss.
Warsaw, Poland
The Warsaw Basilisk
A menacing statue of this mythical creature can be seen at the legendary site of the monster's lair.
Warsaw, Poland
Mermaid of Warsaw
The Polish capital has had a deep connection to its guardian mermaid for almost a millennium now.
Warsaw, Poland
Warsaw Uprising Monument
A tribute to the Polish insurgents who fought in the failed attempt to end their city's Nazi occupation.
Warsaw, Poland
Chopin Monument
In the summer, the area around this sculpture transforms into a vibrant concert venue.
Budapest, Hungary
Carl Lutz Memorial
This sculpture honors the man who was known as the "Righteous Among the Nations."
Budapest, Hungary
Zero Kilometer Stone
The geographical center of Budapest is marked with a 10-foot-tall stylized zero.
