Although McCarren Park in Brooklyn is one of NYC's lesser known parks, it is a gem filled with a variety of historical and architectural secrets.
There are various notable pools in NYC, from historically significant ones now in ruins to a floating public pool to ones crowning five star hotels.
The historic Art Deco style Piscine Molitor public pool in Paris, France and of "Life of Pi" fame opens its doors after being closed since 1989.
Scouting NY reported on the remnants of the St. George Hotel, discovering that it is actually hidden beneath the Brooklyn's hotel current pool and gym floor.