Who You Gonna Call? This firehouse served as the headquarters for Bill Murray, Dan Akroyd, and the rest of the "Ghostbusters" in both their 1984 film and the sequel 5 years later Read more.
Try the Elvis, one of our 101 Best Sandwiches in New York. Peanut butter, bacon, banana, and honey on white toast - fit for the King. Read more.
It was the theater that originated the Rocky Horror midnight screenings, when it was the Waverly Theater. Sadly, it hosts those no longer, but is still a great place for independent film.
You want a toe? I can get you a toe, believe me. There are ways, Dude. You don't wanna know about it, believe me.
Venue that also hosts the monthly Secret Science Club (see http://secretscienceclub.blogspot.com/), and annual Carnivorous Nights Taxidermy Contest.
Do the Atlantic Avenue Tunnel Tour. Get the earlier reservation. Bring a high powered flashlight. Don't bring your claustrophobia.
Secret stacks go down 8 stories. Tours happen once a year for "friends" level donors.
Stay on the 6 local downtown past the last stop and you will see the station out the right side as you loop around to go back uptown. For best results sit in the back. Great way to impress someone!
The best New York-focused museum is housed in a decommissioned subway station. Make sure to see the excellent collection of vintage subway cars. Read more.
Order a Jim Bob’s I.Q. This tasty electric blue concoction, comprised of what could only be rocket fuel, Windex, and moonshine, promises to “erase any sign of intelligence you might have had.” Read more.
The only bar in Brooklyn with its own TARDIS. And yes, it is bigger on the inside.
The most beautiful grocery store you will ever find. TJ's took one of the grand old bank buildings from the 20s (1923) and actually showcased the architecture, unlike most owners of such buildings.
Before One Wall Street, this was the HQ of The Bank of New York. MoAF took over, opening on the ground-floor space in 2008 and becoming the second tenant in that spot in the building’s history. Read more.
Hidden on the sixth floor of the flagship Bloomingdale's store in Manhattan: a restaurant designed to look as if it were the dining car of the luxurious French Le Train Bleu, or Blue Train.
Established in 1854 (or early 1860s) and operated continuously since, it is the oldest NYC Irish tavern. Lincoln, T. Roosevelt, & JFK have reportedly drank here. Women weren't allowed until 1970.
George Washington drank here, back when cider was the drink of choice in what would become the United States
The acts rotate throughout the day so you're not going to miss anything. Just go in and check it out. Great for kids too. ALSO you could catch a burlesque show Friday nights. Read more.
The Cyclone was originally built in 1927. The coaster uses a chain to pull the train to the top of the 1st plunge, it then runs on its own momentum reaching up to 68 mph through 9 drops and 6 curves.
Made famous by Seinfeld, Tom’s Restaurant is a Columbia student staple that has been around since the 1940s. It is perfect for Greek-American diner classics or a milkshake and gravy fries at 3 a.m. Read more.
Located inside a former freight elevator, The Museum contains quirky pop culture memorabilia that tell a historical narrative. This collection transcends the limits of conventional museums. Read more.
Kenny Shopsin’s philosophy is strict, but simple. “They have to prove it to me, that they’re okay to feed.” Returning customers who have already proven their worth to Shopsin rave about the diner.
The Troll Museum is a psychedelic feast for the eyes. Lined with troll dolls in costumes from pop culture and history this Madame Tussauds of dolls is a time capsule into every era, in miniature. Read more.
The superhero store is a front for 826NYC, a non-profit writing lab for kids. Buy cans of Courage, invisibility paint, tools to help you scale walls. Look for the trap door to the writing lab.
Every Tuesday is "Flip Night" at Flight 151 in Chelsea. Swing by after 7PM, and the bartender will flip a coin when you order a drink. If you guess correctly whether it's heads or tails, the drinkis
