Munich, Germany
Orlando di Lasso Statue
This tribute to the 16th-century composer is now an unusual shrine to Michael Jackson.
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Places I want to go
Places on this traveler's wishlist.
Munich, Germany
Viscardigasse
Golden cobblestones remember a time when this small alley was used to avoid having to give a Nazi salute.
New York, New York
Greenacre Park
Read a book next to a Midtown waterfall.
Queens, New York
The Kitty Genovese Residence
A young woman's senseless murder led to the controversial psychological theory of the "bystander effect."
Queens, New York
Panorama of the City of New York
The crown jewel of the Queens Museum is a nearly 10,000-square-foot architectural model of the city originally built for the 1964 World's Fair.
Queens, New York
The Ganesh Temple of Queens
This enormous Hindu temple in Queens serves incredible dosas in its basement canteen.
Queens, New York
Surreal Elevator
Nondescript elevator doors open to reveal a stunning, surreal world.
New York, New York
Cafe at the Swedish Church of New York
Finally, you don't have to be a pious Swedish seaman to relax like one.
New York, New York
Bryant Park Bathroom
The fanciest public restroom in New York City boasts fresh flowers, art, and a classical music soundtrack.
New York, New York
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.
New York, New York
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.
New York, New York
The Wertheim Study
This study room in the New York Public Library saw the creation of one of contemporary America's greatest traitors.
New York, New York
Bryant Park Escape Hatch
A commemorative plaque hides a door that leads down to the New York Public Library's underground book bunker.
New York, New York
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.
New York, New York
The Actor's Temple
A Hell's Kitchen synagogue that has counted stars of stage and screen among its congregation.
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
Israel Miller's 'Show Folks Shoe Shop' Building
Amid the marketing blitz of modern Times Square is an elegant holdover from its showbiz glory days.
New York, New York
Spotlight on Broadway Map
The 28-foot granite map plots the locations of 40 theaters in New York City.
Permanently Closed
New York, New York
Gulliver's Gate
A quick trip around the globe through an amazing miniature exhibit.
New York, New York
The Last Remnants of the Polo Grounds
A crumbling staircase in upper Manhattan is all that remains of one of the most important sites in sports history.
New York, New York
Hamilton Grange
The only home that Alexander Hamilton ever owned has a history almost as troubled as his own.
New York, New York
Rucker Park
The legendary court where emerging basketball players gain their street cred.
Queens, New York
The Birthplace of Scrabble
A uniquely lettered street sign marks the corner where the iconic word game was invented.
Queens, New York
Home for Retired Playground Animals
A menagerie of concrete animals brought together from across New York City's parks.
