This massive stained-glass masterpiece is thought to be the largest Tiffany dome in existence.

A speakeasy takes on Chicago's drinking culture.

Four glass boxes hover over 1,000 feet in the air to give visitors an unparalleled view of Chicago.

While he no longer has an eatery to give him context, this off-brand Paul Bunyan still holds his giant hot dog with pride.

The famous author's birthplace is preserved in a town that he once described as narrow-minded.

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

A sprawling outdoor museum filled with larger-than-life works of art.

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

A mini Wrigley Field for mini baseball players.

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

The murals have transformed a residential alley into a vibrant drive-through gallery.

This monolithic statue was erected in honor of Chief Black Hawk (even if it wasn't made to look like him).

A tribute to one granddaughter's old apartment which now represents the whims of each visitor.

This family driveway also serves as the highest point in Illinois.

This historic Illinois "Muffler Man" has been converted from axe-touting lumberjack to rocket-wielding space ace.

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

This abandoned 19th century orphanage started as a boarding school for children of Civil War veterans.