Detroit’s downtown castle is one of the oldest structures in the city.

38-story baroque tower reflecting Detroit's rise, fall, and possible rise again.

Controversial tribute to the heavyweight champion boxer who grew up in Detroit.

Chicago's largest cemetery is full of beautiful Victorian monuments and more than a few ghost stories.

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

This unauthorized stone mermaid was secretly carved out of public stone before being permanently preserved.

An unassuming store hides relics of its former life as the jazz club that hosted some of the best black performers of the 1920s and '30s.

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

The world's only known button museum.

Hot Doug's "Hot Dog" Stand.

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

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.

A speakeasy takes on Chicago's drinking culture.

Orthodox church partially financed by Tsar Nicolas II.

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

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

A European-style bath house in Chicago.

Beloved bar home to musicians of all eras and reputations.

This shop for all your super spy needs hides an educational secret.

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

An eccentric park and pool.

Nonprofit art center that promotes outsider, intuitive, and self-taught art.