A 19th-century horse lover's bequest led to the construction of this unique fountain in Chicago.

The carved remains of a 200-year-old oak tree memorialize the namesake of the iconic "Wizard of Oz" character.

A strange rock in Chicago marks the spot where a tree once stood in honor of the 18th President.

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

Partially submerged Buddha heads freckle Chicago’s neighborhoods.

A 30-foot man on a penny-farthing bicycle rides along the banks of the Mississippi.

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

This rare female version of the Muffler Man has its clothes removed each summer to signal the start of pool season.

One of the most powerful computers in the world can be visited by anyone who wants to experience more computing than they can handle.

Once at the center of U.S. finance, the historic Trading Room was meticulously recreated piece by piece and rebuilt in the Art Institute.

This titanic Catholic church in Chicago is also a refuge of the fictional cult-favorite wizard detective Harry Dresden.

Over 1,000 pieces of one of the most niche art objects imaginable: the glass paperweight.

An amazing collection of scale model ships.

This historic Illinois "Muffler Man" has been converted from axe-touting lumberjack to rocket-wielding space ace.

It was originally part of a "terrible lizards" collection at the 1964 New York World’s Fair.

The clothes-washing king doubles as a community center with some unusual features, including an aviary filled with finches.

More than 8,000 drinking jugs say “Cheers!” to a guy named Toby.

This deceivingly ordinary warehouse hides an enormous collection of pop culture treasures.

Fresh wooden posts have been added to ancient holes to recreate a primitive henge clock.

Planes, trains, and automobiles have all been sunk as attractions at this Illinois diving spot.

This historic lavatory leftover features two levels of defecation stations completely without context.

This lagomorph-obsessed Route 66 emporium is home to a giant jackrabbit that sits in a bunny graveyard.

A Japanese temple, old German townhouses, and public chess tables offer a peaceful escape from the bustle of the North Side.

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