The sign to a demolished amusement park now stands in front of a local library.

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

This monolithic statue was erected in honor of Chief Black Hawk (even if it wasn't made to look like him).

The park that the Chicago Stockyards built.

The clothes-washing king doubles as a community center with some unusual features, including an aviary filled with finches.

A sprawling museum filled with larger-than-life works of art.

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

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

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

The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.

Shop of curiosities with a dinosaur museum tucked in its basement.

The only Bahá'í house of worship in North America and one of only a handful worldwide.

This botanical garden outside Chicago boasts an array of more than 300 varieties of lilacs.

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

World's second largest particle accelerator, where nature reveals its secrets.

Where Cusack's record store from the film "High Fidelity" was located.

A beloved Chicago music venue offering cold beer and lots of “Friendly."

The 606 is a decade in the making.

When you visit his grave, be sure to rub the Great Emancipator's nose for good luck.

What may be America's largest classic video game arcade lurks inconspicuously in a Chicago suburb.

Combination beer garden and music venue in the heart of Wicker Park.

Museum dedicated to the art of cutting and polishing stones.

A small abandoned and abused cemetery that has become a magnet for ghost hunters.

A tribute to one granddaughter's old apartment which now represents the whims of each visitor.