Places rubysage Wants to Go

A charming "tea atelier" hidden away in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.

A collection of fanzines, recordings, and documents detailing the rise and influence of the feminist punk movement.

This iconic tattoo shop has its own onsite museum with artifacts from the early history of modern body art.

Hidden in plain sight on a pair of Manhattan subway tunnels are a pair of public instruments that sing to each other.

A bit of retro transportation flair preserved in the world's largest department store.

This semi-hidden Manhattan restaurant is based out of a loading dock.

“Invented in Key West, Perfected in Brooklyn."

The first and only carousel with a lineup entirely of insects.

One of the most enjoyable bits of history at Coney Island and “the most romantic ride in the world.”

An arcade packed with a rotating collection of unique independent video games.

The famous author's cottage hideaway.

Lady Liberty's first beacon of enlightenment is now displayed in a museum near the statue.

For over 30 years the walls of this Harlem schoolyard have been a gallery of street art by "Kings and better."

A natural gas leak provides a flickering flame beneath a waterfall.

Great place to have a drink and a bite to eat in an atmosphere laden with New York's Bohemian past.

During the holidays, a vintage subway train whisks New Yorkers back in time.

Though its celestial ceiling is impressive, the true star is the vast collection of French books.

The beautiful tunnel that ran from the lobby to Penn Station is still hidden underneath 34th Street.

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

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

A band of aerialists and circus performers putting on incredible shows in East Williamsburg.

Unique antiquarian shop specializing in globes, maps, and prints.

One of the last Jazz Age "Wonder Theaters" in New York City.

The final resting place of the great escape artist, where some still gather to wait for his escape from death.