This abandoned artificial island off the coast of New York City is now home to dozens of harbor seals.

The oldest continuously operating farm in New York State.

Legendary private island in the Bronx...devoid of rats.

A hamlet full of permanent Christmas spirit holds one of the earliest theme parks in the United States.

Want to build a wind turbine? Secede from the nation.

In Little Caribbean, an ice-cream shop serves up regional flavors, including soursop, Irish moss, and "greatnut."

Reforestation in action is the main attraction in this abandoned quarry.

Abandoned rock quarry now a haven for mountain bikers and hikers.

Surrounded by low rise buildings and partially converted into an auto body shop, this marble archway is the only vestige of a forgotten Manhattan estate.

A fictional town that was briefly brought to life before fading once again out of existence.

What remains of the simple red brick chapel where the women's rights movement began.

A basement pool hall is the front for some of the best Dominican food in New York City.

The competition: breathe deeply as long as you can.

Oldest existing wire suspension bridge in the United States.

A replica of a 7th-century church hides in plain sight in the middle of the concrete jungle.

This Art Deco fortress in upstate New York gives Manhattan's vaunted examples of the style a run for their money.

This isolated community does not want you to visit.

A world of whimsy and wonder aboard a one of a kind historic landmark vessel.

These historic buildings once housed the headquarters of one of the most infamous gangs of New York.

This 19th century brick building in Brooklyn stands out like the anachronistic landmark that it is.

An unassuming island in the middle of the Hudson that hosts campers, including Aleister Crowley.

Known as the "Forgotten City" it was home to industry, riots, artists, squatters, and to one of the largest single disaster fires in New York City.

A tiny islet just off Long Island offers a wealth of infectious curiosities.

A beautiful multicolored mound formed by the mineral deposits of the Orenda Spring.