A labor of love built by local hang-gliding enthusiasts, this ideal launch spot was outlawed by the authorities and has since been largely abandoned.

This Maryland farm is known for its amazing corn mazes and its 30-foot junkbots.

Giant busts of 42 U.S. presidents are sitting in a field in Virginia.

The absurd creation is a compulsory destination for selfies in Buffalo.

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

This collection of grinning ephemera has grown from basement to Brooklyn.

This enormous Hindu temple in Queens serves incredible dosas in its basement canteen.

The first and only carousel with a lineup entirely of insects.

Detailed facade of a brownstone in Boerum Hill.

Neon signs that grace the windows of Bergdorf Goodman's and Tiffany & Co. come from this studio in Brooklyn.

The remnants of two World's Fairs are here, complete with a 12-story globe, a mini-Manhattan, and a UFO-shaped pavilion.

A band of aerialists and circus performers putting on incredible shows in East Williamsburg.

The final resting place of the great escape artist, where some still gather to wait for his escape from death.

A popular European tradition makes its way to the states on one of America's most famous bridges.

For over 30 years the walls of this Harlem schoolyard have been a gallery of street art by "Kings and better."

Behind a bodega is a small museum of relics and ephemera showcasing the history of New York.

This former Norwegian sailor's church is slowly being taken over by ramshackle robot musicians.

Tucked in a nondescript downtown Brooklyn mall is a bar containing a remarkable turn of the century anatomical wax collection last seen in 1920s Berlin.

The oldest surviving synagogue in New York City is now a soaring art space.

A celebration of capitalism in Midtown.

A masterpiece of LGBT art has been restored in what may now be the most valuable restroom in America.

The "Seinfeld" diner.

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

A DIY art gallery/music venue/lecture hall dedicated to video game culture.