No one knows how many bodies are in this vault in a Chicago public park.

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

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

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

Former bath house turns gastropub.

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

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

One of the last functioning antique elevators in Chicago.

Assemble a masterpiece at the first and only North American school exclusively dedicated to mosaic art.

Fragments of architectural wonders from around the globe are embedded in the newspaper building's walls.

A beloved Chicago music venue offering cold beer and lots of “Friendly."

First planned industrial community in the United States.

This modest post office sits on the site of H.H. Holmes' famous murder castle.

Combination beer garden and music venue in the heart of Wicker Park.

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

Built to house a chapter of the Knights Templar, this grandiose building is a relic of Freemasonry in Chicago a century ago.

Beloved bar home to musicians of all eras and reputations.

Chicago's North Park Village was once the largest municipal sanatorium in the country.

The world's only known button museum.

Years of archaeology, just chillin' by the water cooler.

All of Chicago's wood-paved streets are long gone but two alleys remain.

This unauthorized stone mermaid was secretly carved out of public stone before being permanently preserved.

A speakeasy takes on Chicago's drinking culture.

A giant bronze coil of feces is both a tribute to doggie defecation and a reminder to pick it up.