Home to the infamous "Typhoid Mary" and the worst loss of life in New York's history prior to September 11, 2001.

The loneliest island in New York.

Legendary private island in the Bronx...devoid of rats.

This plot of old-growth forest is the largest surviving remnant of New York City's original woodland.

This abandoned subway station beneath the Waldorf-Astoria hotel is allegedly used to secretly transport presidents.

Tucked in the back of this amazing antique store is an important piece of medical history.

A shop full of natural curiosities, carnivorous plants, and costumed taxidermied mice.