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Kings Park, New York

Abandoned Kings Park Psychiatric Center

Beneath the mossy overgrowth covering this once-sprawling campus lies decades of history and the secrets that come with it.
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Queens, New York

Fountain of the Planet of the Apes

No monkeying around, this fountain was really named after the classic sci-fi film.
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Sands Point, New York

Sands Point Preserve

The former estate of the Guggenheims, part of the opulent Gold Coast that inspired the Great Gatsby.
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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.
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Queens, New York

Fort Totten

Read between the lines of the subway map to find the hidden abandoned Civil War fort.
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Bellerose, New York

Queens County Farm Museum

The oldest continuously operating farm in New York State.
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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.
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Fire Island, New York

Fire Island Lighthouse

A historic lighthouse steeped in rumors of ghost and pirate stories.
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Amityville, New York

Amityville Horror House

The site of a tragic massacre that spawned a multimedia franchise.
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San Francisco, California

The 'Full House' House

This private residence was the template for one of the most beloved television homes of all time.
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San Francisco, California

The Tonga Room

Tiki luxury on Nob Hill.
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Los Angeles, California

The Last Bookstore

This iconic L.A. bookshop is housed in an abandoned bank—both symbolic and chic.
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Nevada City, California

Firehouse No. 1 Museum

This fully intact Neoclassical-Greek Revival style firehouse operated until 1938.
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Calipatria, California

Slab City

This abandoned Navy base was transformed into an off-grid alternative living community for thousands of people.
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Vacaville, California

Consolidated Rock & Minerals: The Rock Shop

A huge collection of rocks, gems, and crystals.
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Sacramento, California

Samson Luggage Sculpture

Pillars made of 700 pieces of luggage climb to the ceiling of Sacramento Airport's baggage claim.
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Sacramento, California

Corti Brothers Grocery

The last of a gourmet supermarket chain, this store helped spark California's Food Revolution.
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Sacramento, California

Dragon House

An eccentric home stands out in an otherwise average neighborhood with mosaics, mini topiaries, and kinetic sculpture.
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West Sacramento, California

I Street Bridge

I Street Bridge is the heaviest swinging center bridge in the United States.
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Sacramento, California

Tower Bridge

Art Deco stylings conceal the true nature of this bridge.
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Sacramento, California

Eagle Theatre

A replica of the first public theater built in California.
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Sacramento, California

Sacramento's Original Street Level

The California capital city once stood 10 feet lower than it does today.
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Sacramento, California

Johnny Cash Mural

This 15-story mural celebrates the 50th anniversary of the musician's iconic "At Folsom Prison" album.
Added by Mike Portanova