A source of civic pride, though the reason for its construction is unknown.

While he no longer has an eatery to give him context, this off-brand Paul Bunyan still holds his giant hot dog with pride.

Today this bizarre rooftop phone booth seems like a piece of kitsch but it was once used to spot disastrous storms.

The world's largest covered wagon is piloted by a giant Lincoln lawyer.

When you visit his grave, be sure to rub the Great Emancipator's nose for good luck.

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

The empty tomb that houses the memories of Roy Bertelli's revenge.

The poet’s boyhood home is now dedicated to celebrating his life and legacy.

Abraham Lincoln's likeness rests at the top of this giant totem pole.

One of the largest carillons in the world, this giant instrument has 67 cast-iron bells played by a keyboard.

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

Where a brain, a beauty, a jock, a rebel, and a recluse met one Saturday and changed their lives forever.

Recognized the world over as the home of the McCallisters in the 1990 movie "Home Alone."

A chance to follow in the footsteps of the word's most legendary animator.

The world's only known button museum.

Built to house a chapter of the Knights Templar, this grandiose building is a relic of Freemasonry in Chicago a century ago.

A Bibliophile's Dream.

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

One of the last functioning antique elevators in Chicago.

Former bath house turns gastropub.

The grave of America's 11th president is not in some grand monument but instead it's hidden away on the grounds of the Tennessee Capital.

A dramatic, 360-degree recreation of Pickett's Charge in the Civil War.

An indoor miniature village and labor of love for Laurence Geiringer, a model railroad enthusiast.

A mine fire has been burning under the deserted town since 1962, but this church is still going strong.