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

Tucked away amongst townhomes lies a restored, early 20th-century tea house and garden, the only remains of a historic estate.

This elaborate Hindu temple is located in a Chicago suburb, but looks like it was transported directly from India.

This house renovated by Frank Lloyd Wright was the centerpiece of a lavish 20th-century estate.

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

A European-style bath house in Chicago.

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

A century-old network of freight tunnels underneath the city's historic business district.

A spectacular remnant of an Adler and Sullivan masterpiece that was destroyed in 1972.

The last masonry skyscraper ever built reveals a transitional moment in architectural history.

Partially submerged Buddha heads freckle Chicago’s neighborhoods.

Over 1,000 pieces of one of the most niche art objects imaginable: the glass paperweight.

A Japanese temple, old German townhouses, and public chess tables offer a peaceful escape from the bustle of the North Side.

The original Garfield station is the oldest station facility on the "L", with the station house dating from 1892.

One of the few remaining relics of the meatpacking hub that made Chicago the "hog butcher to the world."

Small and slightly hidden, the American Writers Museum is preserving the legacy of America's finest authors.

A goddess-topped water fountain in Chicago was created thanks to the dreams of a thirsty newsboy.

An actual 1957 Cadillac De Ville, encased in 15 cubic yards of concrete.

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

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

An outdoor urban gallery of large-scale artworks by the world's most influential street artists.

Former bath house turns gastropub.

In a quiet north Chicago neighborhood rests a stunning relic of the golden age of earthenware design.

You can take a class, browse the library, or visit the lavish lair of an international men's humor society.