A haunting statue called "Eternal Silence" has quite the reputation among visitors with active imaginations.

A speakeasy takes on Chicago's drinking culture.

A museum devoted to bringing to light forgotten or neglected histories through exhibitions, education and public programming.

A science teacher's dream.

A six-story-tall golden pyramid, surrounded by a moat.

Half-sized replica of the Leaning Tower of Pisa built to honor Galileo.

Despite its name, this fast food museum is actually a replica of the ninth McDonald's store.

A place to eat for on-the-run agents and espionage enthusiasts.

This striking art museum holds an amazing series of curiosity cabinets.

Once an ornate movie theater remade by Catholic Charities.

A hot dog stand where the heads are just as hot as the dogs.

This whimsical Oz-themed park had a wonderful impact on the surrounding neighborhood.

A monument to the art of slicing people open.

These pretty kitties killed and ate as many as 135 railway workers.

This cheerfully-named branch of the Chicago River is the fetid result of years of blood, entrails, and meatpacking waste.

Theater has had many different incarnations but has survived the ravages of time.

The 606 is a decade in the making.

Former bath house turns gastropub.

Not to be confused with the iconic New York City skyscraper, this Chicago building is a vibrant hub for artists.

A Bibliophile's Dream.

Once called the "Polish Gold Coast" it is an icon of the neighborhood that bears its same name.

Beloved bar home to musicians of all eras and reputations.

A giant bronze coil of feces is both a tribute to doggie defecation and a reminder to pick it up.

Landmark Chicago building narrowly avoided destruction.