This titanic Catholic church in Chicago is also a refuge of the fictional cult-favorite wizard detective Harry Dresden.

One of the few remaining relics of the meatpacking hub that made Chicago the "hog butcher to the world."

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

You can take a class, browse the library, or visit the lavish lair of an international men's humor society.

The unluckiest U-boat in the entire German fleet is now on display in a Chicago museum.

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

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

First planned industrial community in the United States.

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

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

Beloved bar home to musicians of all eras and reputations.

This $3 million model train takes you through Chicago, Seattle, and the thousands of miles in between.

Internationally known record store and purveyor of "dusties."

Chicago's museum dedicated to the history of bondage and fetishism is more textbook than titillation.

The subtle science of a master molecular gastronomist.

A century-old hotspot for jazz, frequented by everyone from Charlie Chaplin to Al Capone.

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

An abandoned relic of the city's failed experiment with below ground transit.

This humble star-gazing center touts itself as the "Birthplace of American Astronomy."

This magnificent Cincinnati graveyard is also a popular public park.

An art deco ice cream shop covered in vintage train station tiles.

Where beautiful signs live on forever.

A collection of 20th-century automata, penny arcade games, and musical contraptions.

While most wind tunnels test scale models, the "Cave of Winds" was large enough for actual airplanes.