This old school, eccentric, and independent video rental store refuses to die.

A psychedelic tribute to one of Georgia's most unique artistic visionaries, out of place and time in the heart of Atlanta.

Secret gardens just a few miles from downtown Atlanta.

Landmark Chicago building narrowly avoided destruction.

Location of the Real World's disastrous, and protested, eleventh season.

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

A Bibliophile's Dream.

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

Beloved bar home to musicians of all eras and reputations.

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

Cemetery featuring rare glass-fronted columbarium.

A chance to follow in the footsteps of the word's most legendary animator.

What was once one of the country's largest confectionary plants is now an abandoned ruin, but is still pretty sweet.

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

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

Where a brain, a beauty, a jock, a rebel, and a recluse met one Saturday and changed their lives forever.

The famous author's birthplace is preserved in a town that he once described as narrow-minded.

A science teacher's dream.

It was originally part of a "terrible lizards" collection at the 1964 New York World’s Fair.

A plaque marks a former safe house on the secret route, now hidden next to a McDonald's.

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

The face of a woman pushes its way through the earth.

This elaborate Hindu temple is located in a Chicago suburb, but looks like it was transported directly from India.

A onetime gangsters' hideaway where you can dine on steaks, fine wines, and cigars just like they once did.