Places WhimsyCat03 Wants to Go

Site of the first pathological and bacteriological research facility in the United States.

Some of the best Persian food in New York comes from the front window of an unassuming pizza shop.

The 28-foot granite map plots the locations of 40 theaters in New York City.

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

Where now stands a 42-story condominium tower of marble, glass and steel was once the central market of New York’s slave trade.

Discover the taste of mold.

An annual extravaganza of Broadway theater memorabilia.

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

Make a tough dinner decision: Octopus wasabi roulette or bull penis?

Avoid gangster interaction while window-shopping.

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

Named the fifth most beautiful building in America in 1885, this former courthouse boasts the best view in the Village.

The only home that Alexander Hamilton ever owned has a history almost as troubled as his own.

Slyly buy a shake in the Parker Meridien lobby.

The walls are decorated with whimsical murals painted by the creator of the Madeline franchise.

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

Love, knishes, and best wishes from this legendary Lower East Side bakery.

A popular European tradition makes its way to the states on one of America's most famous bridges.

Peek through the gates at this oasis from the city, full of Old English charm.

A very classy 1920s-era bar right in Grand Central Station.

The oldest operating apothecary in the US has treated everyone from Thomas Edison to Mark Twain.

Hidden in Central Park's Ramble is a troublesome cave buried just beneath the surface.

This cemetery has graves dating back to the 17th century, including the city's oldest carved tombstone and an ominous cryptogram.

Become a prohibition rebel.