There is no trying to fall in love with this Star Wars fountain, you just do or do not.

In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.

This whimsical Oz-themed park had a wonderful impact on the surrounding neighborhood.

A century-old hotspot for jazz, frequented by everyone from Charlie Chaplin to Al Capone.

A monument to the art of slicing people open.

An antiquated German apothecary on Chicago's North Side.

This massive tea kettle was once a promotional stunt for the Oriental Teashop.

A 100-year-old purveyor of curiosities, curios, and kitsch featuring mummies, shrunken heads, and a Fiji Mermaid.

A walk through the historic city center, under the streets of Seattle.

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

Beloved bar home to musicians of all eras and reputations.

A Bibliophile's Dream.

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

The palatial McDonald's that inspired Wesley Willis.

The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.

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

This historic hotel invented the chocolate brownie.

A speakeasy takes on Chicago's drinking culture.

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

Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.

This lower Manhattan bar is set up in an old bank vault that rests beneath a skyscraper that hides even more historic splendor.