From a neon Rapunzel to a bike traffic meter to a street fair color scheme, the most opened drawbridge in the US is a veritable art gallery.

Statue of Lenin, from Cold War era Czechoslovakia, now in a neighborhood of Seattle.

This semi-secret garden in south Seattle emulates a traditional Japanese garden using the plants of the Pacific Northwest.

An ice cream parlor chain that caters to vegans and pinball fans equally.

A museum dedicated to the history and exploration of both popular music and science fiction.

A giant Troll lurks under one of Seattle's oldest bridges.

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

Location of the Real World's disastrous, and protested, eleventh season.

Landmark Chicago building narrowly avoided destruction.

Huge abstract sculptures of the Puerto Rican Flag.

This bronze sculpture on a former squash court marks the secret origins of the Atomic Age.

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

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

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

The palatial McDonald's that inspired Wesley Willis.

An eccentric park and pool.

Where old school Polish Chicago and young hipster Chicago live side by side.

One of the last functioning antique elevators in Chicago.

This memorial plaque remembers a strangely shallow maritime disaster known as "Chicago's Titanic."

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

The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.

In one Chicago park, a trio of werewolves are waiting to devour their fallen brethren.

Former bath house turns gastropub.

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