Places Added by Kris

The rare American Civil War-era weapon was never fired in anger.

This old estate is a remnant of when the Bronx was a popular summer destination for wealthy New Yorkers.

This recessed garden protects thousands of mountain plants by creating its own microclimates.

A retired subway car stands alone in a field in the middle of Queens.

During the American Revolution, this mansion hosted failed peace talks between the British and Americans.

A small piece of the composer's New York home lives on in the center of Czech culture in Manhattan.

Colorful murals stationed throughout Charlotte bring poetry to everyone.

This enormous banquet-themed artwork honors over 1,000 notable women throughout history.

A large boulder marks the place where the island of Manhattan was purportedly "sold" to the Dutch.

Staten Island's original central park is the former home of the city water supply as well as thousands of immigrant graves.

This preserved wilderness hides the remains of a colonial grain mill used to feed George Washington's troops.

These century-old townhouses contain some of the first car garages built in the United States.

This unusual subway stop was originally a real estate office.

This ordinary set of steps is a must-see destination for fans of a certain romantic anime.

This small and serene place for quiet reflection on Staten Island was built in China based on the gardens of the Ming Dynasty.

This wall on a street corner in Lower Manhattan has been a blank canvas for a rotation of renowned artists since the 1980s.

A DIY art gallery/music venue/lecture hall dedicated to video game culture.

The name of this tiny pocket park tucked between two buildings on Manhattan's Upper West Side is Latin for its location: "seventy-one."