A science teacher's dream.

Cemetery featuring rare glass-fronted columbarium.

This landmark of the Chicago silent film industry may not be in the picture business anymore but it still stands proudly.

An antiquated German apothecary on Chicago's North Side.

Hot Doug's "Hot Dog" Stand.

A lush green oasis in the middle of Chicago.

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

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

Huge abstract sculptures of the Puerto Rican Flag.

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

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

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

The 606 is a decade in the making.

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

A little-known subterranean street runs under some of the best-known buildings in Chicago's River North.

This historic hotel invented the chocolate brownie.

Medicinal spa created with the discharge from a geothermal energy plant.

The vast, legendary catacombs hold secrets much stranger than stacked bones.

Morocco's Argania trees are infested with nut-hungry goats.

An old vending machine serves up unpredictable beverages from its seemingly magical insides.

A speakeasy takes on Chicago's drinking culture.

Curious cave that stays a cool 56 degrees all year long.

Beloved bar home to musicians of all eras and reputations.

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