A historic and oft-filmed prison stands in a Chicago suburb.

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

An amazing collection of scale model ships.

The palatial McDonald's that inspired Wesley Willis.

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

In Chicago, a pizza-enthusiast has opened a museum dedicated to the history of pizza.

The overgrown remains of one of the premier auto-racing speedways in the Midwest—and also one of the most deadly.

A late sculptor's last project was to turn this abandoned cement factory into a castle-themed amusement park.

Inspired by a piece of concrete, these three pyramid-shaped buildings have been beloved Indianapolis landmarks for over 50 years.

This library and museum is dedicated to the life and literature of the Indianapolis native author.

An astounding collection of medical specimens, including bits of President Lincoln.

Crammed into a Baltimore row house is an oddities shop that sells everything from skulls to dead insects.

An unusual, super-sized grocery adventure awaits in an Ohio suburb.

The tallest waterfall in West Virginia.

This abandoned amusement park was built on a site with a dark history.

Despite what scientists think, the town still says this is an extraterrestrial rock.

The remains of a majestic house that was once stood in the crosshairs of the Irish Republican Army.

An oddly conical beacon perched atop beautiful Irish cliffs.

Impressive mining ruins overlook a spectacular view of Ireland's Copper Coast.

This singular Irish dolmen is more Frank Lloyd Wright than upright stonehenge.

The oldest inn in Kilkenny was established by the first convicted witch in Ireland.

The gorgeous library at Trinity College is home to remarkable treasures of Irish identity.

The world's toughest modern Christian pilgrimage leads directly to the gates of Hell.

A museum dedicated to the mysterious cryptid.