A historic beacon built in the aftermath of the worst maritime disaster on the Great Lakes.

Spanking machines, fake goats, and more devices of humiliation are on display in this museum of fraternal initiation devices.

What may be America's largest classic video game arcade lurks inconspicuously in a Chicago suburb.

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

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

One of the largest pieces of scientific equipment ever carried on a NASA space shuttle sits in a Chicago alley.

This memorial plaque remembers a strangely shallow maritime disaster known as "Chicago's Titanic."

A military museum and library dedicated to the citizen soldier.

A chance to follow in the footsteps of the word's most legendary animator.

Home to a protest movement, a bombing, and a dramatic change in labor history.

The NBA player's elaborate former home is now a ghost of its old glory.

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

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

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

This landmark of the Chicago silent film industry may not be in the picture business anymore but it still stands proudly.

What was once the second largest steel mill in the US is now a sprawling complex of modern ruins.

What was once one of the country's largest confectionary plants is now an abandoned ruin, but is still pretty sweet.

A place to eat for on-the-run agents and espionage enthusiasts.

Pizza with a side of fine art.

Once a speakeasy operated by Al Capone, this Milwaukee cigar bar is now a haven for ghost hunters.

Cemetery featuring rare glass-fronted columbarium.

The only Bahá'í house of worship in North America and one of only a handful worldwide.

A trailblazing sovereign nation tucked in the American state of Wisconsin.

A bizarre house filled with an astounding array of collections.