A towering Art Deco movie palace made to look like a Mayan temple.

Despite its name, this fast food museum is actually a replica of the ninth McDonald's store.

An abandoned meat mecca now serves as an excellent locale for urban exploration.

The oldest experimental corn field in America is still creating better ways to grow crops.

The lowest point in the state of Illinois, at the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers.

Even with its slightly risible name this colossal cross is still able to inspire awe.

Oversized statues are just the tip of this nostalgic Americana roadside attraction.

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

Built in 1869, this now-retired structure looks more like a medieval fortress than a county lock-up.

Known as the "Cross At The Crossroads," this massive metal cross is just short enough to avoid the FAA.

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

The original vault that held the president's remains still stands, empty, not far from where he was finally buried.

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

A 30-foot man on a penny-farthing bicycle rides along the banks of the Mississippi.

A mythical bird etched into the face of a rock doubles as the mascot for a nearby school.

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

Fresh wooden posts have been added to ancient holes to recreate a primitive henge clock.

Once at the center of U.S. finance, the historic Trading Room was meticulously recreated piece by piece and rebuilt in the Art Institute.

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

This family driveway also serves as the highest point in Illinois.

This historic Illinois "Muffler Man" has been converted from axe-touting lumberjack to rocket-wielding space ace.

The oldest house in Chicago certainly doesn't look the part and there are some who say it doesn't deserve its title either.

Illegal drag racing two stories beneath Chicago’s streets.

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