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New York, New York
Spring Street Salt Shed
This simple Manhattan salt house is artfully shaped... well, like a giant granule of salt.
40.7260, -74.0101
New York, New York
REI's Wall of Litho Stones
A trove of century-old litho stones from the Puck Building's printing days were discovered behind a cellar wall, and are now hanging in the store.
40.7247, -73.9954
New York, New York
The Jane Hotel
This historic building housed the surviving crew members of the Titanic, who were left destitute after the wreck.
40.7382, -74.0094
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.
40.7114, -74.0125
New York, New York
Hall of North American Mammals
Outstanding taxidermy dioramas showcase the grandeur of the continent's wildlife with spooky realism.
40.7813, -73.9740
New York, New York
Gem Spa
For almost a century, this East Village newsstand has served egg creams to beats, hippies, punks, and everything in between.
40.7285, -73.9881
New York, New York
Fraunces Tavern
This Wall Street bar was once a hub of revolutionary activity where Washington famously bid farewell to his troops.
40.7034, -74.0114
New York, New York
Holiday Nostalgia Train
During the holidays, a vintage subway train whisks New Yorkers back in time.
40.7239, -73.9913
New York, New York
Fearless Girl Statue
Wall Street has a new heroine, a bronze statue of a small but fierce girl.
40.7068, -74.0108
New York, New York
Unicorn Tapestries at the Cloisters
Mysterious 500-year-old tapestries depict a unicorn hunt.
40.8648, -73.9318
New York, New York
The 'Ghostbusters' Firehouse
Try not to get slimed in Tribeca.
40.7197, -74.0066
Negril, Jamaica
Blue Hole Mineral Spring
Cavernous opening completely encased in Karst limestone.
18.2289, -78.2833
Negril, Jamaica
Floyd's Pelican Bar
You may get stranded and everyone's peeing in the water, but at least there's cocktails!
17.9629, -77.8453
Brooklyn, New York
Calvert Vaux Cove
This small, hidden cove is home to abandoned boats.
40.5853, -73.9980
Brooklyn, New York
India Street Pier
The return of something once considered a basic part of life.
40.7317, -73.9613
Brooklyn, New York
Red Hook Bait and Tackle Shop
A Red Hook dive bar that is holding onto its roots.
40.6790, -74.0110
Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn Old Trolley Cars
Four cars from the old system were once on display, but were removed in 2014.
40.6739, -74.0175
Brooklyn, New York
Smith-9 Street Station
The highest rapid transit station in the world.
40.6739, -73.9966
Brooklyn, New York
Morbid Anatomy Library & Giftshop
A library and shop devoted to the body, mortality, and bringing to light forgotten or neglected histories
40.6559, -74.0081
Brooklyn, New York
Prison Ship Martyrs' Monument
This beautiful Brooklyn monument over a crypt memorializes a grim and largely unknown story from the American Revolution.
40.6914, -73.9753
Brooklyn, New York
Greenpoint Savings Bank
Neoclassical bank designed by NY architects Helmle & Huberty.
40.7278, -73.9536
Brooklyn, New York
Ebbets Field Apartments
The ballpark in "Pigtown" where the Brooklyn Dodgers made their name was replaced with a huge apartment complex.
40.6646, -73.9578
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.
40.6040, -73.9306
Brooklyn, New York
West 8th Street - NY Aquarium Subway Station
New York's southernmost subway station is whimsically wavy.
40.5762, -73.9758
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