The 953 windows undoubtedly make this the world's most beautiful screened porch.

Thousands of exquisitely carved stone water storage wells, hundreds of stone steps fill this exquisite medieval stepwell.

According to Hindu belief, this shallow island chain was created by a god with an army of monkeys.

This temple contains what might be the world's oldest optical illusion.

The world's largest covered wagon is piloted by a giant Lincoln lawyer.

Today this bizarre rooftop phone booth seems like a piece of kitsch but it was once used to spot disastrous storms.

This architectural stunner is one of the few surviving Egyptian Revival theaters in the U.S.

Tour the luxe "glass cage" that inspired and unnerved the architecture world upon its debut.

Tucked away amongst townhomes lies a restored, early 20th-century tea house and garden, the only remains of a historic estate.

A towering Art Deco movie palace made to look like a Mayan temple.

Take a break from all the boring business of death at this funeral home mini-golf course.

This sprawling mini-golf empire is an impressive testament to a disappearing attraction.

A river with some unusual, and occasionally dangerous, habits.

Recognized the world over as the home of the McCallisters in the 1990 movie "Home Alone."

The murals have transformed a residential alley into a vibrant drive-through gallery.

A historic beacon built in the aftermath of the worst maritime disaster on the Great Lakes.

The first and only museum dedicated to stained glass and horology opened outside of Chicago in 2017.

This morbid, delightful curiosity shop offers everything from animal bones to human teeth.

Chicago's North Park Village was once the largest municipal sanatorium in the country.

This titanic Catholic church in Chicago is also a refuge of the fictional cult-favorite wizard detective Harry Dresden.

Chicago was once a major hub of film production, but being silent film you don’t hear much about it.

You can take a class, browse the library, or visit the lavish lair of an international men's humor society.

Exploring the wilder, more passionate sibling of Erg Chebbi feels like discovering a secret sun-kissed planet from another galaxy.

World's largest film studio, where visitors tour the decaying sets that litter the harsh desert environment.