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

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

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

Built in 1870 at the bridge that connected Buda and Pest, this spectacular incline railway was almost lost forever during World War II.

A Milwaukee museum provides an unsparing and ultimately empowering look at the Black American experience.

This rooftop sign has been confusing Milwaukee-bound airline passengers for decades.

The site of an ancient Mississippian settlement that appears to have flourished during the 10th to 13th centuries.

As the glaciers retreated out of northern Wisconsin, this unique natural wonder was crafted.

The tunnel that runs beneath this former inn was once a hiding place for enslaved people seeking freedom.

Three playfully immersive mini golf courses let you travel alongside your ball to the cup at this facility, which has been around since the 1950s.

A group of artists transformed this desolate city alleyway into an outdoor gallery of street art.

A remnant of the last Ice Age, this lake is surrounded by fascinating rock formations.

Over thousands of years, this slot canyon was carved out of the bed of an ancient lake.

A stone marker memorializes the spot where the King broke up a street fight with a classic karate stance.

Statue dedicated to the star of an old television show.

"Iron Age" creatures fill this huckster's rusted metal sculpture garden.

Vikings and Evangelicals have both had a hand in this replica medieval church.

This pebble beach is so beautiful that taking its rocks is against the law.

This plaque marks the spot where the first crossing guards helped get kids safely to school.

Each of these 87 large stones has a unique message. Together, they form part of the Minnesota Military Family Tribute.

This metal shop's yard is filled with cutout art including an Eiffel Tower replica and Noah's Arch.

A piece of solitude and tranquility in the heart of East Saint Paul.

Vice President Humphrey's final resting place is tucked away in this cemetery along with a few other notable figures.

For posterity, a singular achievement: 3,780 hours of dancing.