This poignant display is now a memorial to these regionally extinct species.

An homage to Jackie Gleason's bus-driving character from 'The Honeymooners.'

One of the most dazzling dioramas at the American Museum of Natural History is also one of the oldest.

This morbid scene depicts the Darwinian drama of death on the African savannah.

This impressive scene portrays the elusive forest giraffe of Central Africa.

An aptly-named street near the birthplace of the modern LGBT rights movement.

Two large-scale sculptures of Adam and Eve greet visitors in the nude at the Time Warner Center in NYC.

Stunningly detailed mosaics in a New York subway station bring life to the Weimaraners of artist William Wegman's work—and to thousands of commutes.

Established in 1937, the oldest candy shop in New York City boasts a rainbow-colored inventory that would make Willy Wonka envious.

Outstanding taxidermy dioramas showcase the grandeur of the continent's wildlife with spooky realism.

Dine on dumplings at the oldest dim sum restaurant in New York.

Red frames showcase remnants of one of New York's original subway stations.

This hidden oasis features a stunning view of the Hudson River and the Palisades from a castle-like museum.

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

One of the few remaining American elm trees in New York’s Tompkins Square Park was the birthplace of a new religion.

The first piece of public art dedicated to LGBT rights.

Built hundreds of years ago this downtown iron barrier once protected a much despised king.

The most confusing clock in New York.

This historic building housed the surviving crew members of the Titanic, who were left destitute after the wreck.

The site of the deadly Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire.

Commemorating the spot where the famous scientist fed his pigeons.

There must be a pun in this haystack somewhere...

New York City's only radical feminist independent bookstore.

Avoid gangster interaction while window-shopping.