In this quiet park a rendition of a classic painting graces the outside of a charming restroom.

A chilling disappearance (and rescue) of a child uncovers a geological mystery.

The site of a 19th century "dream city" that almost rivaled Chicago before being swallowed by the Indiana sand dunes.

Arguably the best example of an authentic Dutch windmill in the United States, rivaling its counterparts in the Netherlands.

In the Shawnee National Forest, amazing rock formations peer through the treeline.

Half-sized replica of the Leaning Tower of Pisa built to honor Galileo.

You have to love a museum with a truly dedicated focus. A focus on Superman, for example.

Oversized statues are just the tip of this nostalgic Americana roadside attraction.

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

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

Once one of the world's great cities, Cahokia was a place of religious worship, trade and mass human sacrifice before being mysteriously abandoned.

River pirates, murderous bandits, and serial killers used this Illinois cave as their debauched hideout.

A lush green oasis in the middle of Chicago.

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