Brooklyn, New York
Marine Park Salt Marsh
This preserved wilderness hides the remains of a colonial grain mill used to feed George Washington's troops.
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Places on this traveler's wishlist.
New York, New York
Bill's Place
This speakeasy continues the Prohibition-era legacy of Harlem's jazzy Swing Street.
New York, New York
African Burial Ground National Monument
This memorial honors thousands of enslaved Africans and their descendants who died in colonial New York.
New York, New York
Shorakkopoch Rock
A large boulder marks the place where the island of Manhattan was purportedly "sold" to the Dutch.
New York, New York
Catacombs of Old St. Patrick's Cathedral
Historical figures from New York City's Catholic community reside in Midtown.
New York, New York
The Narrowest Building in New York
This slender three-story building has also had several famous residents.
Brooklyn, New York
Vale of Cashmere
This secluded ruin was once a home for exotic plants.
New York, New York
Marie's Crisis
Those belting out show tunes in this West Village piano bar might not realize it marks the site where Thomas Paine died in 1809.
New York, New York
West Terrace at the Cloisters
This hidden oasis features a stunning view of the Hudson River and the Palisades from a castle-like museum.
Brooklyn, New York
Gravesend
Nearly four centuries after its founding, remnants of one of the oldest planned communities in North America are still visible in southern Brooklyn.
New York, New York
WTC Station 'E' Subway Entrance
A remnant of the original World Trade Center complex continues to serve as a commuter gateway.
New York, New York
Rudolph de Harak Digital Clock
The façade of this building looks like a bingo board, but it's really a giant clock by a famed graphic designer.
New York, New York
Pier 26 Tide Deck
Amid skyscrapers and traffic exists this unique aquatic ecosystem.
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
Economy Candy
Established in 1937, the oldest candy shop in New York City boasts a rainbow-colored inventory that would make Willy Wonka envious.
Staten Island, New York
Site of the Cherry Lane Cemetery
How did a historical Black burial ground become a Staten Island strip mall?
New York, New York
Girl Puzzle Monument
An art installation commemorates journalist Nellie Bly's undercover reporting inside a New York asylum.
New York, New York
‘The Gilded Lady’
A vibrant, 100-foot-tall mural dedicated to Evelyn Nesbit, the tragic icon of the Gilded Age.
Brooklyn, New York
Vitagraph Smokestack
The remnants of what was once the largest film studio on the East Coast are hiding in plain sight.
New York, New York
Balto Statue
This monument is dedicated to Balto, the heroic Alaskan sled dog.
Bronx, New York
Van Cortlandt Burial Ground
A colonial family tomb that once doubled as New York City’s secret records vault.
New York, New York
Lichtenstein Subway Mural
A dazzling work by a Pop art legend hangs in one of the world’s busiest subway stations.
New York, New York
Autophoto
Picture yourself in history with this working collection of vintage photobooths.
Brooklyn, New York
Frank Morgan’s Grave
Every spring brings a colorful tribute to this wizardly actor's most famous role.
