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Manhattan’s oldest home that has – surprise! – a long and sometimes sordid history that goes something like this – home of British officer, confiscated during Revolutionary War, headquarters for George Washington, tavern, home of wealthy French merchant and his mistress, marriage site of said mistress and Aaron Burr after merchant’s untimely death, death place of mistress, presently museum haunted by mistress and four other ghosts.

See 10 live acts and attractions in the home of sideshow culture. Acts include sword-swallowing, contortion, knife-juggling, and more.

A “dream world” created by modern composer Lamonte Young and visual artist Mariane Zazeela. The light-and-sound installation is based in a TriBeCa apartment.

“Delectably unconventional” ice cream made by using locally sourced, hormone-free, and additive-free dairy. Flavors change regularly and throughout the day, but past delights include “chorizo,” “foie gras,” and “prosciutto melon.”

A tiny museum (so small it only fits three at a time) in a freight elevator that showcases the “overlooked, dismissed, or ignored.” Past exhibitions include Personal Possessions found in the Pacific, Paper Works found in Copying Machines, and Homemade Weapons of Defense. Sponsored by Kate Spade (of purse fame).

Clothing, accessories, and more to meet all your superhero needs! As a volunteer non-profit, all proceeds go to 826NYC, a writing program dedicated to supporting students and teachers.

A unique and delicious fusion of Russian, Uzbek, and Korean cuisine that reflects a turbulent history of ethnic Koreans being forcibly relocated during the Stalin era.

National Historic Landmark that showcases life from the 19th century. A house converted into a museum that used to belong to the Tredwells, a wealthy merchant class family, with original furniture and possessions. Considered one of the most haunted places in New York City.