A small peaceful park and waterfall tucked amid the urban grind of Midtown Manhattan.

Long the exclusive domain of birds and vagabonds, this little-known Central Park peninsula is open to the public once more.

The 28-foot granite map plots the locations of 40 theaters in New York City.

A pedestrian island in the middle of world-famous Times Square emits a strange (and purposeful) humming noise.

A once-groundbreaking power plant turned into a hotel and mini-museum of archeological and geological wonders.

Performers, intricate sets, and a real speakeasy tell the story of the 18th Amendment.

This quirky curiosity shop takes its cues from the world's bazaars.

A Bibliophile's Dream.

Not to be confused with the iconic New York City skyscraper, this Chicago building is a vibrant hub for artists.

A 400-foot-tall tall map of Chicago makes this once-ignored building stand out.

This memorial plaque remembers a strangely shallow maritime disaster known as "Chicago's Titanic."

Small and slightly hidden, the American Writers Museum is preserving the legacy of America's finest authors.

This alley in downtown Chicago held the bodies of over 600 people after the fateful Iroquois Theatre fire.

Illegal drag racing two stories beneath Chicago’s streets.

The iconic Chicago sculpture hides a beautiful and easily overlooked plaque on the backside.

Fragments of architectural wonders from around the globe are embedded in the newspaper building's walls.