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Enchanting gardens surround a derelict mansion, all hidden in plain sight behind a stone wall.

Coney Island’s last surviving haunted ride.

A wooden rollercoaster that still delivers a thrill.

Try an original egg cream at this museum located inside one of the last surviving old-fashioned seltzer factories in America.

This 19th century brick building in Brooklyn stands out like the anachronistic landmark that it is.

Love is in the air along the small street in Brooklyn.

The gilded vestiges of a sterling department store can still be found in a Brooklyn shopping center.

A one-ton statue of Steve Rogers beautifies the entry to a Brooklyn Bed, Bath & Beyond.

I fought the law and the precinct caved in.

This outdoor gallery of graffiti-covered walls pays homage to the past, present, and possible future of street art.

Walk into the 19th century without leaving Brooklyn.

Thriving meadows span a rooftop in one of Brooklyn's most heavily industrialized neighborhoods.

A Victorian cemetery in the heart of Brooklyn remains a popular mecca of morbid curiosity.

An oasis of calm amid the chaos of the boardwalk, the museum traces the heritage of this beloved beachside amusement park.

One of the most enjoyable bits of history at Coney Island and “the most romantic ride in the world.”

A band of aerialists and circus performers putting on incredible shows in East Williamsburg.

Sniff the Titan Arum's rotting flesh.

A museum dedicated to the alleged Roswell Incident.

The outcropping is graffitied with the name of the beloved musical Muppet television series.

Inside this small museum resides a strange mix of miniature collections passed down over time.

A classic mystery spot complete with spots that are said to make you shrink or grow when you stand on them.

This historic Art Nouveau townhouse was the former home of the son of a famous chemical inventor and industrialist.

This institution collects the history of burlesque dancing with a titillating collection of ephemera and pasties.

At this bright and vibrant museum in Mexico City, you can make your own custom scent.