New York, New York
Shrine of Saint Frances Cabrini
The mummified relics of an American missionary.
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Places I've been
Places this traveler has marked as been there.
New York, New York
Bennett Park
The highest point on the island known for buildings that touch the sky.
Queens, New York
Geographic Center of New York City
This mysterious marker puzzles pedestrians and infuriates geographers.
Queens, New York
'The Ramp'
Where the four original members of the Ramones hung out and revolutionized punk rock.
Queens, New York
Knockdown Center
How a century-old glass factory in Queens became a concert venue and arts center.
Port Jervis, New York
The Hawks Nest
A winding, cliffside stretch of road overlooking the Delaware River.
Permanently Closed
Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford's Miniature Ghost Town
Forgotten under the construction of a new urban roadway is a small, abandoned part of town.
North Salem, New York
Balanced Rock
Glacial erratic or man-made dolmen? It probably wasn't druids.
Berkeley Heights, New Jersey
The Deserted Village of Feltville
This tiny New Jersey village has lived many lives but seems determined to remain a ghost town.
Easton, Pennsylvania
Larry Holmes the Easton Assassin Statue
Dedicated to one of the most successful boxers to compete in the heavyweight division.
New York, New York
Houston Bowery Art Wall
This wall on a street corner in Lower Manhattan has been a blank canvas for a rotation of renowned artists since the 1980s.
New York, New York
Catacombs of Old St. Patrick's Cathedral
Historical figures from New York City's Catholic community reside in Midtown.
Glen Cove, New York
Welwyn Preserve
The abandoned grounds and derelict greenhouses of this once-magnificent Edwardian estate are now a nature preserve open for exploration.
New Hyde Park, New York
Denton House McDonald's
This outpost of America's most popular fast-food restaurant is housed inside a palatial mansion.
Brooklyn, New York
Coney Art Walls
This outdoor gallery of graffiti-covered walls pays homage to the past, present, and possible future of street art.
Brooklyn, New York
Coney Island Creek
Waterway populated with abandoned projects, including a submarine.
Brooklyn, New York
Coney Island Mermaid Parade
The famed amusement district marks the beginning of summer with a wild procession of nautical creatures.
Brooklyn, New York
West 8th Street - NY Aquarium Subway Station
New York's southernmost subway station is whimsically wavy.
Queens, New York
Wise Clock (Riis Park Memorial Clock)
This 19th-century clock has been restored to help withstand the harsh environment of its seaside home.
Syosset, New York
Ruins of King Zog's Estate
An abandoned Gold Coast-era mansion once intended for the exiled ruler of Albania, who never arrived.
New York, New York
Tom's Restaurant
The "Seinfeld" diner.
New York, New York
The Peace Fountain at Cathedral of St. John the Divine
A curious fountain that has no water and includes Satan, a crab, and 9 giraffes.
Queens, New York
Greaser on a Clock
A mysterious statue of a leather jacket-clad rebel leans coolly on an odd yellow clock.
Brooklyn, New York
Smith-9 Street Station
The highest rapid transit station in the world.
