The New York Landmarks Conservancy's Tourist in Your Own Town series explores some of New York’s best hidden gems as well as some of the classic iconic landmarks.

In this video from the series, we take a look at Flushing's Voelker Orth Museum, a landmarked home built in 1891.

The Voelker Orth Museum in Flushing Queens is a picturesque frame house built in 1891. Inside, you will find the story of Conrad Voelker, a German immigrant, and his family whose furnishings and photos are on display.

The museum is also devoted to local history and nature. It offers exhibitions, house tours, performances, talks and workshops, and educational programs year-round. The property was designated a New York City Landmark in 2007, ensuring that this small corner of Flushing's history endures to be enjoyed by generations to come.

Although it's commonly assumed to be a culinary creation of the South, the origin of fried chicken and waffles is traced back to Harlem, New York, where it first appeared on menus in the 1930s. Decades later, the comfort food is an iconic piece of Harlem's culinary scene, even as its favor has extended well into the South and west to Los Angeles. At Amy Ruth's, the chicken is marinated in a secret blend of spices and crisped to perfection, while the waffle better is delicately sweet and stirred with meticulous attention.

Checkout Amy Ruth's to learn more.

This video chronicles an ambitious journey undertaken by the hosts, Miles and Jeremy, to complete the longest possible trip on a single MetroCard. This extensive trip spans from Putnam County to Suffolk County, utilizing various public transport systems that still accept the MetroCard before its eventual phase-out. The entire trip, from their initial departure to reaching Patchogue, took approximately 8 hours and 14 minutes.