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City of New York: When you’re in the park, be sure to visit the historic Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum, used in 1936 by Mayor LaGuardia as a summer office for city government.

City of New York: Peek around the corner of the firehouse (on Greenwich Street) and you’ll find a brass relief monument dedicated to all FDNY members killed at the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001.

City of New York: Did you know? Angela Lansbury opened the show Mame on the stage of the Winter Garden in the 1960’s and credits that production with her first real introduction to stardom.

City of New York: "Foodie heaven! 100+ vendors with diff. cuisines trying to feed you within a block radius. Bring an appetite, do tapas-style tastings, and relax with a view of the Manhattan skyline in the background"

City of New York: "Escape the bustling city & enjoy the largest metropolitan zoo in the U.S. with 600+ species. Check out the congo gorilla forest, butterfly garden, jungle world & the monkey house. Free on Wednesdays"

City of New York: Check out this stretch of living shoreline along the Harlem River! While it's a new feature for New York's waterfront, the building technology used here actually dates back to ancient Egypt.

City of New York: "A fully functional aircraft carrier ship + submarine + planes (Concorde, helicopters, Space Shuttle, etc.) – what’s not to love? Don't miss the yearly screening of Top Gun on the flight deck."

City of New York: This entire space was designed by a sculptor & is full of hidden stories. Find out more with the scavenger hunt: http://on.nyc.gov/11eeWJy

City of New York: If you’re on the downtown 1 platform at 116th Street-Columbia University station, check out the oversized grand chair made out of steel.

City of New York: This Pop-up provides outdoor public seating in during the warm months. Everyone is welcome, no purchase necessary.

City of New York: If you ever catch a concert, sporting event or show at Madison Square Garden, know that FDNY firefighters from Engine 1/Ladder 24 will be the first to respond in case of an emergency.

City of New York: Did you know that the Queens County Farm Museum is largest remaining farmland site within New York City at approximately 48 acres?

City of New York: Coney Island was explored by Henry Hudson in 1609; he landed on Manhattan the next day.

City of New York: Many types of birds and crustaceans have made themselves at home in the salt marsh at Pier 1. We can't blame them- the view is spectacular!

City of New York: Did you know? This historic structure is the only remaining lighthouse in Manhattan today.

City of New York: Did you know? Because of the strong southerly winds at this spot, the Army Corps of Engineers recently added more than 30,000 tons of sand to reduce erosion.

City of New York: Mosholu Gate on Southern Boulevard between Mosholu Parkway and Bedford Park Boulevard, Bronx inside NYBG Mosholu Gate Open Wednesdays, 6/19/13 - 11/27/13 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

City of New York: Prospect Park, with its 585 acres of grassy land, forest, and waters is one of Brooklyn’s most rewarding attractions.