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

A Bibliophile's Dream.

A speakeasy takes on Chicago's drinking culture.

The beloved home to all publications indie, erotic, and punky.

The 606 is a decade in the making.

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

This cheerfully-named branch of the Chicago River is the fetid result of years of blood, entrails, and meatpacking waste.

This shop for all your super spy needs hides an educational secret.

The subtle science of a master molecular gastronomist.

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

Theater has had many different incarnations but has survived the ravages of time.

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

A monument to the art of slicing people open.

A display of magnificent stained glass windows is the first exhibit of its kind.

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

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

This historic house museum that celebrates one of the world's most influential social reformers is also one of the most haunted locations in Chicago.

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

In Chicago, a pizza-enthusiast has opened a museum dedicated to the history of pizza.

Illegal drag racing two stories beneath Chicago’s streets.

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

This massive stained-glass masterpiece is thought to be the largest Tiffany dome in existence.

A 400-foot-tall tall map of Chicago makes this once-ignored building stand out.

Four glass boxes hover over 1,000 feet in the air to give visitors an unparalleled view of Chicago.