Storybook cottage in Beverly Hills was once the site of 1920s silent film studio, affectionately known as "The Witch's House."

This quirky UFO-shaped curiosity is often mistaken for the airport’s control tower.

A three-story, three-dimensional hobo clown in a tutu welcomes CVS shoppers.

Because there's no place like home.

Dozens of feral felines rule a segment of Hollywood's only graveyard.

Her final resting place was intended to be modest and private, but the power of her popularity continues to draw visitors.

World-famous, Pink's still manages to keep its prized cult fetish status.

A prohibition-style speakeasy takes up residence in the last Victorian residence in Hollywood.

Hollywood's most famous landmark, the "temporary" sign that has stood for decades longer than intended.

Resting place of Hollywood's immortals is also site of summer film screenings.

This iconic L.A. bookshop is housed in an abandoned bank—both symbolic and chic.

World's largest collection of serial killer artwork and other macabre exhibits.

The crypts of Capuchin friars decorated with the bones of over 4,000 friars, including an entire "crypt of pelvises."

The palatial McDonald's that inspired Wesley Willis.

A historic and oft-filmed prison stands in a Chicago suburb.

This awkward aquarium sculpture is one of the strangest statues in Chicago.

It was originally part of a "terrible lizards" collection at the 1964 New York World’s Fair.

These chunky stone towers out in Lake Michigan are the key to Chicago’s drinking water.

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

The 30,000-volume library is one of the world's most impressive poetry collections.

Former bath house turns gastropub.

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

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

Beloved bar home to musicians of all eras and reputations.