A blend of art, antiquities, and Americana fill this museum, surrounded by whimsical, enchanting gardens.

This collection of odd proofs of concept is like taking a walk through the imagination of a Victorian engineer.

A coastal rock outcrop with mysterious inscriptions variously attributed to Native Americans, Portuguese, Phoenicians, Norse, and more.

An experimental, community court opened in 2000 takes a new approach to youth offenders in south Brooklyn.

Yale University's home for rare works, including the mysterious Voynich Manuscript.

Despite the name, this narrow bridge isn't very dangerous at all.

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

A treasure trove of artifacts, books, and artwork from the "golden age" of exploration.

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

Dodge prohibitionists and slide through the telephone booth in Crif Dogs.

The oldest family-run luncheonette in New York, last renovated in 1948, still serves food and drinks the old-fashioned way.