Empty, but not abandoned, this cavernous Brooklyn loading dock was once considered the largest individual building in the world.

The first museum in the United States dedicated exclusively to posters.

An awesome, and sometimes free, ferry that links Manhattan at the Financial District to Ikea in Brooklyn via Red Hook. Very great views of the city and if you end up having to pay it's redeemable for a monetary discount towards an Ikea purchase. I think of it as a treat and an investment.

An unchanged 1940s lounge known for its masterpiece Martinis and whimsical murals painted by the author of “Madeline,” Ludwig Bemelmans.

Handmade pasta in a former garage.