Hidden on the 7th floor of a historic building, this Cajun spot features wall-to-wall bottles of hot sauce.

Illegal drag racing two stories beneath Chicago’s streets.

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

Former bath house turns gastropub.

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

The 606 is a decade in the making.

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.

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

Built to house a chapter of the Knights Templar, this grandiose building is a relic of Freemasonry in Chicago a century ago.

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

Internationally known record store and purveyor of "dusties."

The subtle science of a master molecular gastronomist.

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

A Bibliophile's Dream.

A lush green oasis in the middle of Chicago.

A giant bronze coil of feces is both a tribute to doggie defecation and a reminder to pick it up.

Beloved bar home to musicians of all eras and reputations.

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

A speakeasy takes on Chicago's drinking culture.

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