New York, New York
The Remnants of Tin Pan Alley
The one-time epicenter of American songwriting is now a little remembered Manhattan commercial block.
Places roadtriptammy Wants to Go
683
Places I want to go
Places on this traveler's wishlist.
Brooklyn, New York
Sunny's Bar
Once a popular watering hole among longshoremen and shipyard workers, this neighborhood treasure spans more than 100 years of Red Hook history.
New York, New York
Onieals Grand Street Bar
A prohibition era watering hole for the police.
New York, New York
Cathedral Peacock Hutch
A Gothic-style abode built to accommodate the church's three resident peacocks.
New York, New York
The Little Church Around the Corner
This Fifth Avenue church has long been the favored worshiping place of Broadway actors and vaudeville performers.
New York, New York
The Cross at Ground Zero
Pulled from the rubble of one of the worst modern tragedies, a steel crossbeam became a symbol of hope for New Yorkers.
Queens, New York
The Noguchi Museum
A self-made museum in Queens, New York continues to display the work of a sculptor known for paving his own way.
Brooklyn, New York
Gage & Tollner
Brooklyn's most iconic restaurant, resurrected.
Brooklyn, New York
Gottlieb's Restaurant
One of the few Glatt kosher delis in the United States is a cornerstone of its Hasidic neighborhood.
New York, New York
The Players
A posh members-only club with a literally dramatic history.
Brooklyn, New York
'The Dinner Party'
This enormous banquet-themed artwork honors over 1,000 notable women throughout history.
New York, New York
Ear Inn
One of the city’s oldest watering holes was originally the home of a famous James Brown (not that one).
New York, New York
Jeffrey's Hook Light
Little Red Lighthouse under the George Washington Bridge.
New York, New York
Zaragoza Mexican Deli and Grocery
Behind a grungy bodega facade, a Poblano family serves rich, home-cooked meals.
New York, New York
The Wishbones of McSorley's Old Ale House
Touching mementoes from those who didn't make it back from World War I still hang in one of New York's oldest bars.
New York, New York
Merchant's House Museum
New York City's only preserved family home from the 19th century.
Brooklyn, New York
David's Brisket House
A Jewish deli run by Yemeni Muslims in an Afro-Caribbean neighborhood is quintessential Brooklyn.
New York, New York
Russian and Turkish Baths Cafe
Have a steam and some blini at this cafe in a century-old bathhouse.
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
Catacombs of Old St. Patrick's Cathedral
Historical figures from New York City's Catholic community reside in Midtown.
Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory
The factory for the popular Dumbo location, the Greenpoint shop is a quiet gem.
New York, New York
77 Water Street
A WWI fighter plane and turn-of-the-century penny candy shop are among the unexpected features of this Financial District building.
New York, New York
Crabs of Cleopatra’s Needle
Curious crustaceans support an obelisk from ancient Egypt that now stands in modern-day Central Park.
Staten Island, New York
Remains of Fort Wadsworth
Once America's longest-manned military fort, now an abandoned hulk.
