Whisper secrets in a busy station only to be heard on the other side of this acoustic arch.

Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.

This city park was once a lookout point for George Washington’s army during the Battle of Brooklyn in 1776.

This innocent-looking townhome is actually a subway exit.

Touching mementoes from those who didn't make it back from World War I still hang in one of New York's oldest bars.

Avoid gangster interaction while window-shopping.

Michael Jackson got Bad and Crocodile Dundee walked on heads in this iconic Brooklyn subway station.

Dodge prohibitionists and slide through the telephone booth in Crif Dogs.

A reminder to choose water over wine since 1888.

Tucked in the back of this amazing antique store is an important piece of medical history.

Walk into the 19th century without leaving Brooklyn.

The return of something once considered a basic part of life.

Queen Anne style apartment house built in 1886.

Once called Winthrop Park in 1889, home to a decidedly sexy tribute to the Monitor vs. Merrimac battle.

Leaf through over 30,000 artists' sketchbooks in what may be the world's largest collection of doodles

Behind a bodega is a small museum of relics and ephemera showcasing the history of New York.