A replica viking ship from the Chicago World's Fair is still in dry dock in an Illinois park.

The face of a woman pushes its way through the earth.

World's second largest particle accelerator, where nature reveals its secrets.

A haunting statue called "Eternal Silence" has quite the reputation among visitors with active imaginations.

An enormous park-like oasis, full of famous Chicagoans' graves.

The palatial McDonald's that inspired Wesley Willis.

A lush green oasis in the middle of Chicago.

Where old school Polish Chicago and young hipster Chicago live side by side.

Odd, decrepit fountain honors Chicago author who had mixed feelings about his hometown.

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

The 606 is a decade in the making.

Huge abstract sculptures of the Puerto Rican Flag.

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

Once called the "Polish Gold Coast" it is an icon of the neighborhood that bears its same name.

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

Former hotel turned into haunted playground.

Hidden away in the city of Madison, Wisconsin is a nearly forgotten home that Frank Lloyd Wright built for a childhood friend.

The highest bridge in America was built for an almost unnervingly small amount of money.

The Denver airport is guarded by a 32-foot-tall sculpture of a demonic horse.

Paranormal experiences in this hotel's room 217 led Stephen King to write "The Shining."

This cemetery is all that remains of a school for "wayward" girls.

This botanical garden outside Chicago boasts an array of more than 300 varieties of lilacs.

A small abandoned and abused cemetery that has become a magnet for ghost hunters.

These ancient sacred grounds granted amnesty to those who managed to reach them.