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

Easily overlooked in favor of the wineries that dot the region, this blast from the past is equally worth the visit.

Tucked away on a scenic trail, a modest memorial honors one of the greatest writers of our time.

A historic 1890s architectural masterpiece with an iconic clock tower that, once open to the public, now faces an uncertain future.

The original toys that inspired the beloved children's stories are on display at the New York Public Library.

Wall Street has a new heroine, a bronze statue of a small but fierce girl.

This whimsical group of statues is a favorite of children who love to climb all over Lewis Carroll's beloved characters.

A pedestrian island in the middle of world-famous Times Square emits a strange (and purposeful) humming noise.

The oldest surviving bridge in New York City, which reopened to pedestrians in 2015.

New York City's smallest piece of private property.

Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.

A student designed this 3D-printed scale replica of the entire university campus.

Roses and other fascinating flora fill this garden built to commemorate Britain's immortal Bard.

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

Over 1,000 pieces of one of the most niche art objects imaginable: the glass paperweight.

Odd, decrepit fountain honors Chicago author who had mixed feelings about his hometown.

The original Garfield station is the oldest station facility on the "L", with the station house dating from 1892.

These chunky stone towers out in Lake Michigan are the key to Chicago’s drinking water.

This urban drawbridge gained eternal pop culture fame when the Blues Brothers jumped it while it was raised.

At Chicago's revered Field Museum, visitors are invited to learn about and literally explore DNA.

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

Years of archaeology, just chillin' by the water cooler.

Internationally known record store and purveyor of "dusties."

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