Places nancyc212 Wants to Go

Though its celestial ceiling is impressive, the true star is the vast collection of French books.

A collection of fanzines, recordings, and documents detailing the rise and influence of the feminist punk movement.

Unusual books about food and drink abound in this 19th-century New York townhouse.

Some of the best Persian food in New York comes from the front window of an unassuming pizza shop.

Historical figures from New York City's Catholic community reside in Midtown.

Once the foundation for a mansion, these ruins now offer amazing panoramic coastal views.

Where dogs like the rare "Fire-Tailed Border Cocker" run free on the mountainside.

Ant sculptures march up the side of what used to be an iconic spot in punk rock lore.

A clone-tree in Washington Square Park sprung from seeds that went to the Moon and back.

A layered tribute to the work of mosaicist Isaiah Zagar.

A Gothic-style abode built to accommodate the church's three resident peacocks.

This translucent sculpture represents a quintessential component of New York City's skyline.

Hordes of precariously balanced stone figures crowd the shores of the Hudson River.

Flashy signs from Las Vegas’s past find their final resting place at this unusual graveyard.

A perfectly circular lake is formed by the crater of an ancient underwater volcano.

The oldest (maybe) swimming pool in Iceland is a stunning oasis built into the side of a lush hill.

A popular swimming hole that hides one of America's most deadly diving spots.

A clear blue swimming hole with hidden caves, still unexplored.

This secluded aqua waterfall in the Grand Canyon is the perfect swimming hole, and the Havasupai tribe's fiercely protected natural wonder.

A battle between nature and architecture in the Cambodian jungle.

A working metal shop and venue for outrageous art and music shows in a former cannonball factory.

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

Detailed facade of a brownstone in Boerum Hill.

A way to take your secrets to someone else's grave.