Places nickelcurry Wants to Go

Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.

Summer in the "Turtle Racing Capital of the World" means rousing weekly reptile races.

This tiny island is home to the world's largest colony of Northern gannets.

A full-scale sculpture of a mermaid and baby grand piano hidden underwater by David Copperfield.

See the rare bloom of the "Queen of the Night" cactus at one of the world's largest succulent collections.

The world’s largest magazine collection was born from a single shelf in a teen’s bedroom.

Stand at the center of this lakefront sundial, and you'll become part of the timepiece.

This unchanged Victorian park is rumored to have been the inspiration behind Peter Pan's Neverland.

The taxidermy remains of the first brown bear to enter Germany in 170 years.

When the public was consulted about a new piece of street art, they naturally asked for an enormous metal dragon.

This unusual geoglyph was built as a warning so low-flying aircraft wouldn't scare the zoo animals.

From this desk Al Hirschfeld drew his influential caricatures of the 20th century's Broadway stars.

The fanciest public restroom in New York City boasts fresh flowers, art, and a classical music soundtrack.

This outpost of America's most popular fast-food restaurant is housed inside a palatial mansion.

This small and serene place for quiet reflection on Staten Island was built in China based on the gardens of the Ming Dynasty.

The "Skinny House" is made from scrap, salvage, and a neighbor’s kindness.

The only remaining piece of hull of the most decorated US ship of WWII is this giant name plate.

Whale bones, scrimshaw, and sperm oil make up just a part of this comprehensive collection of whaling history.

The Vatican of the movie industry turned into an actual church.

The artist and New York City icon lived, worked and died in this converted carriage house owned by another iconic artist, Andy Warhol.

The most confusing clock in New York.

This sculpture by artist Fritz Keonig survived the 9/11 attacks and now stands as a monument to the victims.

A treasure trove of artifacts, books, and artwork from the "golden age" of exploration.

This graceful little figure is a one-of-a-kind version of the cherished character.