The sweetest graveyard in the world is filled with headstones for dearly de-pinted ice cream flavors.

This striking arch, one of the first architectural elements constructed in Prospect Park, was recently restored to its original glory.

Once a popular watering hole among longshoremen and shipyard workers, this neighborhood treasure spans more than 100 years of Red Hook history.

A tree that grows parallel to the ground was declared Brooklyn's "crowning curio" by the poet who saved it.

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

This enormous banquet-themed artwork honors over 1,000 notable women throughout history.

You can still ride this 100-year-old work of art in Brooklyn's largest public park.

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

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

Sniff the Titan Arum's rotting flesh.

Ride the subways of yesteryear.

A curious fountain that has no water and includes Satan, a crab, and 9 giraffes.

This whimsical group of statues is a favorite of children who love to climb all over Lewis Carroll's beloved characters.

This mosaic dedicated to John Lennon was tended for years by a Beatles super-fan.

The only rotating bar in New Orleans has been slowly spinning since 1949.

This bar named after the world's first mixed cocktail was home to one of New Orleans' most notorious politicians.

A tiny museum housed in a New York freight elevator specializes in the "overlooked, dismissed, or ignored."

Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.

Touching mementoes from those who didn't make it back from World War I still hang in one of New York's oldest bars.

The original toys that inspired the beloved children's stories are on display at the New York Public Library.

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

Raised illegally, Reggie now lives at the Los Angeles Zoo after authorities spent years tracking him down.

This quirky UFO-shaped curiosity is often mistaken for the airport’s control tower.

The blinking light atop the iconic landmark has been sending secret messages for decades.