In its day this historic fort held 100 cannons pointed in almost every direction to protect New York.

One of only two remaining Victorian-era greenhouses in New York.

An homage to Jackie Gleason's bus-driving character from 'The Honeymooners.'

Rare moles meet activism at this Oaxacan eatery.

How a century-old glass factory in Queens became a concert venue and arts center.

The preserved house of a jazz legend still echoes with his music.

The oldest Dutch colonial stone house in New York City is a hidden gem on the border of Brooklyn and Queens.

Established in 1937, the oldest candy shop in New York City boasts a rainbow-colored inventory that would make Willy Wonka envious.

Piano-making empire filled with 200-year-old steam machines still churning out 1,000 instruments a year.

Nine nice parcels of land along a flight path offer a quiet respite... until a plane soars overhead.

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

A once crucial portion of the Long Island railroad still lays abandoned, waiting to be turned into an urban park.

Amid the clacking of snooker balls, diners tuck into fiery Bhutanese fare.

This mysterious marker puzzles pedestrians and infuriates geographers.

Snack on a partially gestated duck egg.

A hidey-hole sandwiched between cellphone, DVD, and jewelry stores features Tibetan delights.

A uniquely lettered street sign marks the corner where the iconic word game was invented.

The oldest private residence in New York City.

Some of New York's best tacos can be found in the back of an unassuming bodega in Queens.

Risk arrest while partying to fund art.

A remnant from the golden age of aviation still in use today, Pan Am's Clipper service took off from this Art Deco gem.

Stunningly detailed mosaics in a New York subway station bring life to the Weimaraners of artist William Wegman's work—and to thousands of commutes.

Serving Central Asian breads that range from cracker-crisp to warm and fluffy, this bakery brings Bukhara to Queens.

Where the four original members of the Ramones hung out and revolutionized punk rock.