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Gay Liberation
The first piece of public art dedicated to LGBT rights.
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Places I've been
Places this traveler has marked as been there.
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Gay Street
An aptly-named street near the birthplace of the modern LGBT rights movement.
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C. O. Bigelow Apothecary
The oldest operating apothecary in the US has treated everyone from Thomas Edison to Mark Twain.
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The High Line
Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.
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Pier 54: The Titanic’s Arrival Destination
A dilapidated dock tells the story of Titanic’s missed arrival.
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The Lightship Frying Pan
Rummage through this sunken ship, but leave your scuba gear at home.
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Okapi Taxidermy Diorama
This impressive scene portrays the elusive forest giraffe of Central Africa.
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Crabs of Cleopatra’s Needle
Curious crustaceans support an obelisk from ancient Egypt that now stands in modern-day Central Park.
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Strawberry Fields Memorial
This mosaic dedicated to John Lennon was tended for years by a Beatles super-fan.
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Paley Park
A small peaceful park and waterfall tucked amid the urban grind of Midtown Manhattan.
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New York's Adam and Eve Sculptures
Two large-scale sculptures of Adam and Eve greet visitors in the nude at the Time Warner Center in NYC.
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Gimbel's Bridge
A three-story copper skybridge connects two Manhattan buildings with Art Deco luxury.
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New York Herald Monument
There are owls with glowing eyes in Herald Square.
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Mercury Theatre Plaque
Where the legendary Orson Welles got his theatrical start before "Citizen Kane."
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Giant Needle and Button
There must be a pun in this haystack somewhere...
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The Real Winnie the Pooh & Pals
The original toys that inspired the beloved children's stories are on display at the New York Public Library.
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Pneumatic System of the New York Public Library
One of the last few places in Manhattan that employed a pneumatic systemic keeps it on display.
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Nikola Tesla Street Corner
Commemorating the spot where the famous scientist fed his pigeons.
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Bryant Park Bathroom
The fanciest public restroom in New York City boasts fresh flowers, art, and a classical music soundtrack.
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Times Square Station Fake Tiles
Fake subway tiles were installed to cover a design that resembled the Confederate flag—it's unclear if the resemblance was intentional.
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One Times Square
This historic address is home to the beloved ball and is an almost totally empty building among the most expensive real estate in the world.
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Broadway Flea Market
An annual extravaganza of Broadway theater memorabilia.
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Radio City Music Hall's Secret Apartment
Built as a gift to the hottest tastemaker of the time, these hidden quarters remain an Art Deco showpiece.
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The Actor's Temple
A Hell's Kitchen synagogue that has counted stars of stage and screen among its congregation.
