The home of the first American-born saint is one of the only curved buildings in New York.

Manhattan’s Battery Park has a whimsical carousel full of spinning, glowing fish.

Lie in a hammock where George Washington stood.

In its day this historic fort held 100 cannons pointed in almost every direction to protect New York.

This preserved wilderness hides the remains of a colonial grain mill used to feed George Washington's troops.

Come for the pastrami, stay for the million-dollar art.

Now owned by the National Park Service, this location was once home to illegal boxing matches.

One Brooklyn man's collection of life-size fiberglass statues has taken over his entire yard.

Nearly four centuries after its founding, remnants of one of the oldest planned communities in North America are still visible in southern Brooklyn.

The cuisine at this Sheepshead Bay spot tells the story of a displaced Muslim Chinese community.

This neighborhood grocery houses a treasure trove of Eastern European delights.

A ruthless Soviet relocation campaign birthed a new cuisine, and this humble restaurant.

New York's southernmost subway station is whimsically wavy.

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

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

This outdoor gallery of graffiti-covered walls pays homage to the past, present, and possible future of street art.

The flagship building of an early national restaurant chain is a superb example of terra cotta art.

The famed amusement district marks the beginning of summer with a wild procession of nautical creatures.

Waterway populated with abandoned projects, including a submarine.

This small, hidden cove is home to abandoned boats.

Contrary to popular belief, this memorial does not actually claim to mark the bluesman's grave.

Though Johnson is not actually buried here, an Atlanta-based band sponsored a headstone for him.

Tucked away on a hilltop in the backwoods of Mississippi lies the remains of a blues legend.

After decades of research and rumors, Little Zion Church was proven to be his final resting place.