A little lighthouse in New York City, surrounded by mysterious stories of insanity-driven construction.

A modern zoetrope on the New York City subway.

In the middle of downtown Brooklyn lies a 165 year old secret hidden right below the surface (closed to the public indefinitely).

An oasis of calm amid the chaos of the boardwalk, the museum traces the heritage of this beloved beachside amusement park.

Lie in a hammock where George Washington stood.

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

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

This Wall Street bar was once a hub of revolutionary activity where Washington famously bid farewell to his troops.

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

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

Tucked away amidst some of the most famous addresses in the world is New York’s only fraction of a street.

A restaurant on Staten Island showcases a different grandmother’s cooking every night.

This unmarked and unloved Manhattan subway grate created one of the most iconic images in American cinema.

A popular legend claims that the famous pizza was invented at a restaurant in this alley.

While many places make the claim, the Library of Congress says this restaurant is the birthplace of the hamburger.

Where beautiful signs live on forever.

Formerly the most gerrymandered district in the U.S., it twisted and turned along racial borders.

A giant concrete churn carries the legacy of American resilience, unity, and greed.

This too-low North Carolina railroad trestle is still a notorious big rig executioner.

Beautiful Gothic-inspired lighthouse stands out among the run-of-the-mill striped fare on Bodies Island.

Andy Griffith's hometown has made itself up to look like the fictional town of Mayberry.

Soldiers were buried next to Lee's house in the center of Arlington Cemetery to dissuade the general from reclaiming his property after the war.

The Virginia farm where John Wilkes Booth met his grisly end is now largely forgotten.

Scenic mount trashmore, Virginia Beach's most curious waterfront still has a couple of secrets.