The world's only international cryptozoology museum is host to an unrivaled collection of mysterious objects.

The remains of this rugged homestead ranch offer a brief glimpse into a bygone era.

Storyville was New Orleans' historic red light district and hotbed of jazz music, sometimes referred to simply as "The District."

A tribute to the little-known group of women who were the first ever to fly aircraft in the U.S. military.

The peaceful space is adorned by paintings by the famed abstract artist Mark Rothko.

This underwater old Texas hill town only resurfaces during harsh drought.

An oddities shop packed with twisted treasures inspired by Oscar Wilde and Edgar Allan Poe.

Cold War missile launch site which has been converted to a public park.

Fragments of architectural wonders from around the globe are embedded in the newspaper building's walls.

Rifle through images of skyscrapers, Worlds Fairs, and more in the largest public postcard repository in America.

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

Assemble a masterpiece at the first and only North American school exclusively dedicated to mosaic art.

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

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

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

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

The first and only museum dedicated to stained glass and horology opened outside of Chicago in 2017.

Chicago was once a major hub of film production, but being silent film you don’t hear much about it.

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

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

This overgrown Illinois water park offers a whole new type of adventure.

People escaping slavery passed through the oldest house in Lombard, Illinois on their northbound journey to freedom.