New York, New York
The General Worth Monument
This monument to a veteran of the Mexican-American War is one of only two in Manhattan that serve as an actual mausoleum.
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New York, New York
Rucker Park
The legendary court where emerging basketball players gain their street cred.
New York, New York
The Cross at Ground Zero
Pulled from the rubble of one of the worst modern tragedies, a steel crossbeam became a symbol of hope for New Yorkers.
New York, New York
First Shearith Israel Graveyard
Revolutionary War casualties fill the only 17th century structure remaining in Manhattan.
New York, New York
New Yorker Hotel
The New York hotel where tragic visionary Nikola Tesla spent his final hours, destitute and alone but for the pigeons.
New York, New York
Toynbee Tiles
Cryptic messages embedded in the New York City sidewalk.
New York, New York
'The Sphere'
This sculpture by artist Fritz Keonig survived the 9/11 attacks and now stands as a monument to the victims.
New York, New York
Statue of Liberty's Original Torch
Lady Liberty's first beacon of enlightenment is now displayed in a museum near the statue.
New York, New York
Strawberry Fields Memorial
This mosaic dedicated to John Lennon was tended for years by a Beatles super-fan.
New York, New York
Patent Pending
Nikola Tesla's former home contains an homage hidden from plain sight.
Queens, New York
Flushing Meadows-Corona Park
The remnants of two World's Fairs are here, complete with a 12-story globe, a mini-Manhattan, and a UFO-shaped pavilion.
New York, New York
Brooklyn Bridge Love Locks
A popular European tradition makes its way to the states on one of America's most famous bridges.
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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
Times Square Hum
A pedestrian island in the middle of world-famous Times Square emits a strange (and purposeful) humming noise.
New York, New York
Fearless Girl Statue
Wall Street has a new heroine, a bronze statue of a small but fierce girl.
New York, New York
Tom's Restaurant
The "Seinfeld" diner.
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 'Ghostbusters' Firehouse
Try not to get slimed in Tribeca.
Toronto, Ontario
CN Tower Stairs
One of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World holds the world's tallest metal staircase.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Dickens and Little Nell
The oldest of only three existing statues of the great novelist stands in a city he did not care for.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Toleration Statue
Contrary to popular belief, this secluded statue doesn't represent Pennsylvania's founder.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
First Bank of the United States
Alexander Hamilton’s creation caused quite a bit of controversy.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Swann Memorial Fountain
A tour de force of a fountain, memorializing a man who loved fountains more than anything else.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Foucault Pendulum at the Franklin Institute
A daily replay of the experiment that proved the rotation of the Earth.
